Ridges Sanctuary
Wisconsin · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Ridges Sanctuary is a productive birding destination in Wisconsin, with 209 species recorded on eBird. This grassland and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Great Horned Owl, and Northern Saw-whet Owl 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
Horned Grebe
Podiceps auritus
Ring-necked Duck
Aythya collaris
Gadwall
Mareca strepera
Winter Wren
Troglodytes hiemalis
Purple Finch
Haemorhous purpureus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
American Herring Gull
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
Dark-eyed Junco
Northern Cardinal
Canada Goose
Great Horned Owl
Northern Saw-whet Owl
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan fence posts and utility wires for perching raptors and kingbirds.
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Walk field edges at dawn when sparrows and grassland species are most vocal.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
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