Swan Pond Waterfowl Production Area - Fish Hatchery Road

Wisconsin · Midwest

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
SpringFall
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Swan Pond Waterfowl Production Area - Fish Hatchery Road is a productive birding destination in Wisconsin, with 208 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Greater White-fronted Goose, Cackling Goose, and Canada Goose 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

Trumpeter Swan

Cygnus buccinator

3/5/2026Fish Camp Park, Lake Kegonsa3 observed

Iceland Gull (Thayer's)

Larus glaucoides

3/5/2026McDaniel Park1 observed

Wilson's Snipe

Gallinago delicata

3/5/2026Yahara Heights County Park/Cherokee Marsh Natural Resource Area—West Trailhead1 observed

Red-shouldered Hawk

Buteo lineatus

3/2/2026Lake Farm County Park1 observed

Greater Scaup

Aythya marila

3/2/2026Lake Farm County Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Greater White-fronted Goose

453/5/2026

Cackling Goose

43/5/2026

Canada Goose

4003/5/2026

Gadwall

23/5/2026

Mallard

253/5/2026

Northern Pintail

93/5/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

13/5/2026

Northern Cardinal

13/5/2026

Rock Pigeon

33/4/2026

Sandhill Crane

63/4/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

13/4/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

23/4/2026

American Crow

53/4/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

53/4/2026

Horned Lark

43/4/2026

Golden-crowned Kinglet

13/4/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

23/4/2026

Brown Creeper

23/4/2026

Eastern Bluebird

23/4/2026

House Sparrow

23/4/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.

  2. 2

    Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.

  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 Swan Pond Waterfowl Production Area - Fish Hatchery Road for birding?
The best months to visit Swan Pond Waterfowl Production Area - Fish Hatchery Road for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Swan Pond Waterfowl Production Area - Fish Hatchery Road?
Notable species at Swan Pond Waterfowl Production Area - Fish Hatchery Road include Greater White-fronted Goose, Cackling Goose, Canada Goose, Gadwall, Mallard. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Swan Pond Waterfowl Production Area - Fish Hatchery Road?
Birding at Swan Pond Waterfowl Production Area - Fish Hatchery Road is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Swan Pond Waterfowl Production Area - Fish Hatchery Road?
Swan Pond Waterfowl Production Area - Fish Hatchery Road offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.