UW Madison Arboretum
Wisconsin · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
Free
Open daily, 7 AM - 10 PM
About This Location
UW Madison Arboretum is a productive birding destination in Wisconsin, with 249 species recorded on eBird. This forest and urban park habitat attracts Greater White-fronted Goose, Canada Goose, and Wild Turkey 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
Barrow's Goldeneye
Bucephala islandica
Trumpeter Swan
Cygnus buccinator
Iceland Gull (Thayer's)
Larus glaucoides
Wilson's Snipe
Gallinago delicata
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Greater White-fronted Goose
Canada Goose
Wild Turkey
Mourning Dove
Barred Owl
Downy Woodpecker
Black-capped Chickadee
White-breasted Nuthatch
American Robin
House Finch
American Tree Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Northern Cardinal
Mallard
American Herring Gull
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Blue Jay
American Crow
Birding Tips
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Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
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Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
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Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
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This urban green space acts as a migrant trap — birds concentrate here during migration, especially after overnight flights.
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Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Curtis Prairie
- Lake Wingra
- University of Wisconsin campus