Grant Park - general

Wisconsin · Midwest

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Grant Park - general is a productive birding destination in Wisconsin, with 249 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Mourning Dove, Red-bellied Woodpecker, and Downy Woodpecker 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

Horned Grebe

Podiceps auritus

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

Chipping Sparrow

Spizella passerina

3/1/2026Roman’s Home 3055 Ruby Ave,Racine,WI1 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

White-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia leucophrys

2/21/2026Grant Park--bird feeder1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

13/2/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

13/2/2026

Downy Woodpecker

23/2/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

13/2/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

23/2/2026

House Sparrow

33/2/2026

House Finch

23/2/2026

Pine Siskin

13/2/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

13/2/2026

American Robin

13/2/2026

American Goldfinch

23/2/2026

Dark-eyed Junco

13/2/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

23/2/2026

Northern Cardinal

13/2/2026

Common Goldeneye

23/1/2026

Eastern Screech-Owl

13/1/2026

Red-breasted Nuthatch

13/1/2026

Blue Jay

32/28/2026

Canada Goose

42/27/2026

Mallard

22/27/2026

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 Grant Park - general for birding?
The best months to visit Grant Park - general for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Grant Park - general?
Notable species at Grant Park - general include Mourning Dove, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Downy Woodpecker, Hairy Woodpecker, Black-capped Chickadee. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Grant Park - general?
Birding at Grant Park - general is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Grant Park - general?
Grant Park - general offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.