Lion's Den Gorge Nature Preserve
Wisconsin · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Lion's Den Gorge Nature Preserve is a productive birding destination in Wisconsin, with 248 species recorded on eBird. This canyon habitat attracts American Crow, Black-capped Chickadee, and American Tree Sparrow 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
Trumpeter Swan
Cygnus buccinator
Dark-eyed Junco (Oregon)
Junco hyemalis
Common Goldeneye x Hooded Merganser (hybrid)
Bucephala clangula x Lophodytes cucullatus
Killdeer
Charadrius vociferus
Common Raven
Corvus corax
Hermit Thrush
Catharus guttatus
Green-winged Teal (American)
Anas crecca
Merlin
Falco columbarius
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Ring-billed Gull
American Herring Gull
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
American Robin
Cedar Waxwing
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Grackle
Northern Cardinal
American Tree Sparrow
Common Merganser
Red-breasted Merganser
Eastern Bluebird
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Blue Jay
White-breasted Nuthatch
House Finch
Birding Tips
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Listen for echoing calls of Canyon Wren and other canyon specialties.
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Check rocky ledges and cliff faces for nesting raptors.
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Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.