Buena Vista Grasslands/Marsh
Wisconsin · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Buena Vista Grasslands/Marsh is a productive birding destination in Wisconsin, with 241 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Eastern Screech-Owl, Canada Goose, and Greater Prairie-Chicken among many others. Spring migration along the Mississippi and Central Flyways makes this a vital stopover for diverse species.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Ring-necked Duck
Aythya collaris
Gadwall
Mareca strepera
Ring-billed Gull
Larus delawarensis
Greater Prairie-Chicken
Tympanuchus cupido
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Streptopelia decaocto
Sandhill Crane
Antigone canadensis
Eastern Bluebird
Sialia sialis
Wood Duck
Aix sponsa
Pine Grosbeak
Pinicola enucleator
Northern Pintail
Anas acuta
Red-shouldered Hawk
Buteo lineatus
Song Sparrow
Melospiza melodia
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Eastern Screech-Owl
Canada Goose
Mourning Dove
Rough-legged Hawk
Northern Shrike
American Crow
Common Raven
Horned Lark
European Starling
American Robin
Northern Cardinal
Rock Pigeon
Trumpeter Swan
Snow Bunting
American Tree Sparrow
Wild Turkey
Bald Eagle
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Blue Jay
Birding Tips
- 1
Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.
- 2
Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.