Pigeon River Park
Wisconsin · Midwest
Easy
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Pigeon River Park is a productive birding destination in Wisconsin, with 221 species recorded on eBird. This river/riparian and urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Common Merganser 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
Great Tit
Parus major
White-winged Crossbill
Loxia leucoptera
White-crowned Sparrow
Zonotrichia leucophrys
Turkey Vulture
Cathartes aura
Green-winged Teal
Anas crecca
Common Goldeneye x Hooded Merganser (hybrid)
Bucephala clangula x Lophodytes cucullatus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Common Merganser
Mourning Dove
Sandhill Crane
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
American Robin
Dark-eyed Junco
Red-winged Blackbird
Northern Cardinal
Downy Woodpecker
Blue Jay
House Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Red-breasted Merganser
Red-tailed Hawk
Hooded Merganser
Birding Tips
- 1
Walk along the water slowly, scanning overhanging branches for kingfishers and warblers.
- 2
Check sandbars and gravel bars for shorebirds and terns.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
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