Prairie Springs Park/Lake Andrea

Wisconsin · Midwest

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Habitat

LakeGrasslandUrban Park

Best Seasons

SpringFall

Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Prairie Springs Park/Lake Andrea is a productive birding destination in Wisconsin, with 203 species recorded on eBird. This lake and grassland habitat attracts Cackling Goose, Canada Goose, and Mallard 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

Cackling Goose Canada Goose Mallard Canvasback Redhead

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Ross's Goose

Anser rossii

3/6/2026Center St, Grayslake US-IL 42.34477, -88.009071 observed

Red-shouldered Hawk

Buteo lineatus

3/5/2026Chain-o-Lakes State Park1 observed

Glaucous-winged Gull

Larus glaucescens

3/4/2026Prairie Springs Park/Lake Andrea1 observed

Wilson's Snipe

Gallinago delicata

3/4/2026Illinois Beach SP--North Unit/Camp Logan1 observed

Blue-winged Teal

Spatula discors

3/3/2026Fourth Lake--Millennium Trail Overlook1 observed

Trumpeter Swan

Cygnus buccinator

3/1/2026Richard Bong SRA (general)2 observed

Common Gull

Larus canus

3/1/2026Pedersen Marina1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Cackling Goose

23/4/2026

Canada Goose

2753/4/2026

Mallard

63/4/2026

Canvasback

63/4/2026

Redhead

1003/4/2026

Lesser Scaup

753/4/2026

Bufflehead

13/4/2026

Common Goldeneye

143/4/2026

Common Merganser

23/4/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

323/4/2026

Ruddy Duck

13/4/2026

Mourning Dove

13/4/2026

American Coot

33/4/2026

Sandhill Crane

23/4/2026

Killdeer

13/4/2026

Ring-billed Gull

1203/4/2026

American Herring Gull

3503/4/2026

Glaucous Gull

23/4/2026

Lesser Black-backed Gull

23/4/2026

Iceland Gull

13/4/2026

Birding Tips

1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
2
Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.

Amenities

Parking

Restrooms

Trails

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Birding Guides

The Ultimate Guide to Fall Bird Migration: Hawks, Sparrows, and Confusing Plumages

10 min read

How to Identify Birds Like an Expert: The Four Keys to Field Identification

11 min read

The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Birdwatching: Gear, Identification, and Etiquette

8 min read

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Prairie Springs Park/Lake Andrea for birding?▼

The best months to visit Prairie Springs Park/Lake Andrea for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.

What birds can I see at Prairie Springs Park/Lake Andrea?▼

Notable species at Prairie Springs Park/Lake Andrea include Cackling Goose, Canada Goose, Mallard, Canvasback, Redhead. The area supports lake, grassland, urban park habitats.

How difficult is birding at Prairie Springs Park/Lake Andrea?▼

Birding at Prairie Springs Park/Lake Andrea is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.

What amenities are available at Prairie Springs Park/Lake Andrea?▼

Prairie Springs Park/Lake Andrea offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.