Estabrook Park

Wisconsin · Midwest

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
SpringFall
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Estabrook Park is a productive birding destination in Wisconsin, with 222 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Common Goldeneye 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

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Trumpeter Swan

Cygnus buccinator

3/2/202610532 Cedar Creek Rd, Cedarburg US-WI 43.33689, -88.044052 observed

Red Crossbill

Loxia curvirostra

3/2/2026Frame Park1 observed

Horned Grebe

Podiceps auritus

3/1/2026Breakwall at McKinley and Veterans Park1 observed

Dark-eyed Junco (Oregon)

Junco hyemalis

3/1/2026Estabrook Park1 observed

Killdeer

Charadrius vociferus

2/22/2026Estabrook Park1 observed

Cackling Goose

Branta hutchinsii

2/21/202676th and Oakwood2 observed

American Wigeon

Mareca americana

2/21/202676th and Oakwood1 observed

Snow Goose

Anser caerulescens

2/21/20266835–7517 W Oakwood Rd, Franklin US-WI 42.85785, -88.006001 observed

Green-winged Teal

Anas crecca

2/21/20266835–7517 W Oakwood Rd, Franklin US-WI 42.85785, -88.006002 observed

Ross's Goose

Anser rossii

2/21/2026Amazon Warehouse1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

383/5/2026

Mallard

123/5/2026

Common Goldeneye

23/5/2026

Common Merganser

83/5/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

23/5/2026

Ring-billed Gull

23/5/2026

American Herring Gull

33/5/2026

American Crow

63/5/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

23/5/2026

House Finch

23/5/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

13/5/2026

Northern Cardinal

83/5/2026

Hooded Merganser

23/5/2026

Rock Pigeon

243/5/2026

Mourning Dove

13/5/2026

Cooper's Hawk

13/5/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

13/5/2026

Downy Woodpecker

13/5/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

23/5/2026

European Starling

143/5/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.

  2. 2

    Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.

  3. 3

    Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Estabrook Park for birding?
The best months to visit Estabrook Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Estabrook Park?
Notable species at Estabrook Park include Canada Goose, Mallard, Common Goldeneye, Common Merganser, Red-breasted Merganser. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Estabrook Park?
Birding at Estabrook Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Estabrook Park?
Estabrook Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.