Portage Park

Wisconsin · Midwest

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Portage Park is a productive birding destination in Wisconsin, with 217 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Common Goldeneye, Common Merganser, and Red-breasted 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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Notable Species

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Iceland Gull (Thayer's)

Larus glaucoides

3/5/2026USCG Shipping Canal--North Pier1 observed

Horned Grebe

Podiceps auritus

3/4/2026Cave Point County Park4 observed

Killdeer

Charadrius vociferus

2/28/2026Crossroads at Big Creek--The Cove Preserve1 observed

Red-shouldered Hawk

Buteo lineatus

2/26/2026Southern Door County1 observed

Trumpeter Swan

Cygnus buccinator

2/24/2026Crossroads at Big Creek--The Cove Preserve7 observed

Winter Wren

Troglodytes hiemalis

2/21/2026Bay Shore Blufflands Preserve2 observed

Northern Pintail

Anas acuta

2/21/2026Crossroads at Big Creek--The Cove Preserve1 observed

American Wigeon

Mareca americana

2/21/2026Crossroads at Big Creek--The Cove Preserve1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Redhead

1003/5/2026

Greater Scaup

1503/5/2026

Common Goldeneye

703/5/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

403/5/2026

American Herring Gull

13/5/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

43/5/2026

Dark-eyed Junco

23/5/2026

Common Merganser

53/1/2026

Mourning Dove

23/1/2026

Bald Eagle

13/1/2026

Downy Woodpecker

13/1/2026

American Crow

13/1/2026

Golden-crowned Kinglet

23/1/2026

Brown Creeper

13/1/2026

Lesser Scaup

92/21/2026

Ring-billed Gull

22/21/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

12/21/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

12/21/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.

  2. 2

    Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.

  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 Portage Park for birding?
The best months to visit Portage Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Portage Park?
Notable species at Portage Park include Common Goldeneye, Common Merganser, Red-breasted Merganser, Mourning Dove, American Herring Gull. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Portage Park?
Birding at Portage Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Portage Park?
Portage Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.