Mud Lake State Wildlife Area
Wisconsin · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Mud Lake State Wildlife Area is a productive birding destination in Wisconsin, with 214 species recorded on eBird. This lake and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Red-tailed Hawk, and Red-headed 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
Trumpeter Swan
Cygnus buccinator
Common Raven
Corvus corax
Greater White-fronted Goose
Anser albifrons
American White Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
Ring-necked Duck
Aythya collaris
Redpoll
Acanthis flammea
Merlin
Falco columbarius
Turkey Vulture
Cathartes aura
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Red-tailed Hawk
Red-headed Woodpecker
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Blue Jay
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
American Robin
Cedar Waxwing
American Tree Sparrow
Dark-eyed Junco
Northern Cardinal
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.