Lake Barney
Wisconsin · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Lake Barney is a productive birding destination in Wisconsin, with 214 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Common Merganser, and Killdeer 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
Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Trumpeter Swan
Cygnus buccinator
Iceland Gull (Thayer's)
Larus glaucoides
Wilson's Snipe
Gallinago delicata
Red-shouldered Hawk
Buteo lineatus
Greater Scaup
Aythya marila
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Common Merganser
Killdeer
Ring-billed Gull
Bald Eagle
American Crow
European Starling
Red-winged Blackbird
Red-tailed Hawk
Birding Tips
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Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
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Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
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Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.