Peninsula State Park

Wisconsin · Midwest

Habitat
GrasslandWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Peninsula State Park is a productive birding destination in Wisconsin, with 215 species recorded on eBird. This grassland and wetland habitat attracts Mallard, Greater Scaup, and Lesser Scaup 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

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Horned Grebe

Podiceps auritus

3/4/2026Cave Point County Park4 observed

Ring-necked Duck

Aythya collaris

2/21/2026Baileys Harbor Yacht Club2 observed

Gadwall

Mareca strepera

2/21/2026North Bay1 observed

Winter Wren

Troglodytes hiemalis

2/21/2026Bay Shore Blufflands Preserve2 observed

Purple Finch

Haemorhous purpureus

2/21/2026Backyard1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

102/21/2026

Greater Scaup

92/21/2026

Lesser Scaup

22/21/2026

Common Goldeneye

232/21/2026

Common Merganser

82/21/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

22/21/2026

Mourning Dove

12/21/2026

American Herring Gull

72/21/2026

Bald Eagle

22/21/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

12/21/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

12/21/2026

Common Raven

12/21/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

82/21/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

22/21/2026

Red-breasted Nuthatch

12/21/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan fence posts and utility wires for perching raptors and kingbirds.

  2. 2

    Walk field edges at dawn when sparrows and grassland species are most vocal.

  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 Peninsula State Park for birding?
The best months to visit Peninsula State Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Peninsula State Park?
Notable species at Peninsula State Park include Mallard, Greater Scaup, Lesser Scaup, Common Goldeneye, Common Merganser. The area supports grassland, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Peninsula State Park?
Birding at Peninsula State Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Peninsula State Park?
Peninsula State Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.