County V Ponds

Wisconsin · Midwest

ModerateView on eBird

Habitat

GrasslandWetland

Best Seasons

SpringFall

Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

County V Ponds is a productive birding destination in Wisconsin, with 213 species recorded on eBird. This grassland and wetland habitat attracts a wide variety of species among many others. Spring migration along the Mississippi and Central Flyways makes this a vital stopover for diverse species.

Location

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Notable Species

Eastern Meadowlark Dickcissel Grasshopper Sparrow Northern Harrier Bobolink

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Townsend's Solitaire

Myadestes townsendi

3/5/2026Devil's Lake SP--East Bluff Trl and SNA1 observed

Iceland Gull (Thayer's)

Larus glaucoides

3/5/2026McDaniel Park1 observed

Iceland Gull (Thayer's)

Larus glaucoides

3/5/2026Dane County Landfill1 observed

Wilson's Snipe

Gallinago delicata

3/5/2026Yahara Heights County Park/Cherokee Marsh Natural Resource Area—West Trailhead1 observed

Trumpeter Swan

Cygnus buccinator

3/5/2026Yahara Heights County Park/Cherokee Marsh Natural Resource Area—West Trailhead1 observed

Townsend's Solitaire

Myadestes townsendi

3/5/2026Devil's Lake SP--East Bluff Trl and SNA1 observed

Trumpeter Swan

Cygnus buccinator

3/4/2026Indian Mound Conservation Park (Dane Co)1 observed

Trumpeter Swan

Cygnus buccinator

3/3/2026UW Lakeshore Nature Preserve (general)2 observed

Wilson's Snipe

Gallinago delicata

3/3/2026Yahara Heights County Park/Cherokee Marsh Natural Resource Area—West Trailhead1 observed

Trumpeter Swan

Cygnus buccinator

3/3/2026Burning Wood Way, Madison US-WI1 observed

Trumpeter Swan

Cygnus buccinator

3/3/2026Cherokee Marsh Conservation Park--North Unit14 observed

Trumpeter Swan

Cygnus buccinator

3/2/2026Lake Farm County Park9 observed

Golden Eagle

Aquila chrysaetos

3/2/2026Lohre yard1 observed

Red-shouldered Hawk

Buteo lineatus

3/2/2026Lohre yard1 observed

Golden Eagle

Aquila chrysaetos

3/2/2026Roznos Meadow West1 observed

Trumpeter Swan

Cygnus buccinator

3/2/2026Cherokee Park1 observed

Red-shouldered Hawk

Buteo lineatus

3/2/2026Lohre Yard (PRIVATE)1 observed

Golden Eagle

Aquila chrysaetos

3/2/2026Lohre Yard (PRIVATE)1 observed

Golden Eagle

Aquila chrysaetos

3/2/2026Lohre Yard (PRIVATE)1 observed

Red-shouldered Hawk

Buteo lineatus

3/2/2026Lohre Yard (PRIVATE)1 observed

Birding Tips

1
Scan fence posts and utility wires for perching raptors and kingbirds.
2
Walk field edges at dawn when sparrows and grassland species are most vocal.
3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.

Amenities

Parking

Trails

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Birding Guides

The Ultimate Guide to Fall Bird Migration: Hawks, Sparrows, and Confusing Plumages

10 min read

Understanding Bird Migration: When, Where, and Why Birds Migrate

12 min read

Spring Birding in New York City: The Complete Urban Migration Guide

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit County V Ponds for birding?▼

The best months to visit County V Ponds for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.

What birds can I see at County V Ponds?▼

Notable species at County V Ponds include Eastern Meadowlark, Dickcissel, Grasshopper Sparrow, Northern Harrier, Bobolink. The area supports grassland, wetland habitats.

How difficult is birding at County V Ponds?▼

Birding at County V Ponds is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.

What amenities are available at County V Ponds?▼

County V Ponds offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.