- 1000 Islands Environmental Center
- Information: Call
920-766-4733.
This 300-acre refuge along the Fox River in the
city of Kaukauna is a Conservancy Zone and is
home to nesting eagles, great blue herons, black
crowned night herons, owls, bitterns, teal,
coots, ducks, mergansers, resident and migratory
song birds. The nature center houses a
collection of both North American and
African/Asian animals. More than 300 specimens
are on display. No admission charged. Open
Mon-Fri 8-4, and Sat and Sun 10 am-3:30 pm.
Naturalist on-duty at the Center 8-4 daily.
Outagamie County
- Apostle Islands National Lakeshore
- Information: Call 715-779-3397.
Located in Lake Superior just off the tip of the
Bayfield Peninsula. More than 240 species of birds breed
and/or migrate through this archipelago of twenty-two
pristine islands. Park rangers staff several visitor
centers on a daily basis from Memorial Day through Labor
Day.
Ashland County
- Avon Bottoms
- Information: Call the DNR wildlife manager at
608-868-7274.
1,600 acres of Wisconsin DNR land along the Sugar River
near the town of Avon, (between Beloit and Janesville in
south-central Wisconsin). The site is primitive but has
a wide range of habitats including prairie, swamp and
oak savannah.
Rock County
- Chequamegon Bay
- Information: Call 715-682-2500 or 800-284-9484.
Located of the south shore of Lake Superior near
Ashland, the Chequamegon Bay region has a wide variety
of waterfowl habitat concentrated in a small area.
Waterfowl, warblers and shorebirds in spring; snowy owls
and bohemian waxwings in winter.
Ashland County
- Chequamegon National Forest
- Information: Call 715-762-2461 or 715-762-5701 (TTY)
The Chequamegon National Forest cover 858,400 acres in
northwestern Wisconsin. More than 225 species have been
sighted in the Chequamegon, including migrating tundra
swans, eagles, osprey, ruby crowned kinglets, indigo
buntings and rufous-sided towhees. 200 miles of trails,
wildlife viewing platforms, interpretive exhibits and
trail guides bring this seasonal display into focus.
(Since 1993, Chequamegon and Nicolet National Forest
have been managed as one, with headquarters offices in
both Park Falls and Rhinelander.)
Ashland County, Bayfield
County, Sawyer
County, Price
County, Taylor
County
- Crex Meadows Wildlife Area
- Information: Call 715-463-2739 or 715-463-2896.
This state owned 30,000-plus acre complex of marsh,
woodlands and prairies is located in Burnett County
north of Grantsburg at the intersection of County D and
F. Crex Meadows features colonies of nesting herons,
double-crested cormorants, breeding osprey and
sharp-tailed grouse.
Burnett County
-
Ellwood H May Environmental Park
- Information: Call 920-459-3906.
The park is 120 acres with diverse habitats consisting
of a restored prairie, wetlands, Pigeon River corridor,
coniferous and deciduous forests--with bird watching
being one of our top park activities. Our site was
recently listed in a survey by the Sheboygan Press as
the #1 wildlife viewing location in Sheboygan County.
Sheboygan County
- Gordon Bubolz Nature Preserve
- Information: Call 920-731-6041.
This 775-acre white cedar swamp located on County
Highway A north of Appleton offers a variety of woodland
species including great horned owls, pileated
woodpeckers, yellow-bellied sapsuckers warblers, herons,
cranes, Cooper's hawks, harriers, Canada geese,
migrating ducks and shorebirds. Naturalist on-duty at
the Preserve Center Tues-sat 8-4:30 and Sun 12:30-4:30
pm.
Outagamie County
- Great Horicon Marsh
- Located northeast of Beaver Dam in Dodge and Fond du
Lac Counties, Wisconsin's Great Horicon Marsh is known
worldwide for its tremendous spring and fall
concentrations of Canada geese with the fall migration
being the most spectacular.
The northern two-thirds of
the marsh (21,142 acres) is owned by the federal
government and managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service. The southern third is owned by the Sate of
Wisconsin and managed by the Wisconsin Department of
Natural Resources.
A two-hour, rookery tour of Wisconsin's largest heron
and egret rookery is offered May-September by Blue Heron
Tours of Horicon, phone 920-485-4663.
Dodge County
- Havenwoods State Forest
- This urban forest is 237 acres of diverse habitats
consisting of a restored native prairie, wetlands,
deciduous forests -- bird watching is very popular.
Sightings include great blue herons, sandhill cranes,
kestrels, flycatchers and sandpipers. Also great for
dragonflies and butterflies.
Call 414-527-0232. E-mail Judy.Klippel@wi.gov
6141 N Hopkins St, (one block west of Sherman Blvd.)
Milwaukee, Milwaukee
County
- Hawthorne
Hollow Nature Sanctuary & Arboretum
- Information: Call 262-552-8196.
Forty acres of woodland, prarie and a 12-acre arboretum in a
natural "hollow" accented by bluffs, Pike Creek, and a small
fen (swamp) located at 880 Green Bay Road in Kenosha. See a
variety of exotic trees, shrubs and birds including
warblers, herons, owls, hawks, ducks and pheasants.
Kenosha County
- Horicon Marsh State Wildlife Area
- Information: Call 920-387-7860.
The state-owned southern third of the march is open to
the public. Canoe rentals are available nearby. A 1-1/2
mile hiking trail loop affords opportunities for bird
observation. Other marsh-associated birds and mammals
are common. Naturalist programs offered spring and
fall.
Dodge County
- Horicon National Wildlife Refuge
- Information: Call 920-387-2658.
More than 300 species of birds have been sighted on the
march. This federally-managed portion includes a 6-mile
trail system open year-round for hiking, wildlife
observation and cross-country skiing in winter; and a
3.2 mile auto tour route open April 15 to September 15.
Stop at the Visitor Center to see the new exhibits, shop
at Coots Corner, pick up free posters, maps and
information. Accessible for persons with disabilities.
Dodge County
- Hunt Hill Nature Center & Audubon Sanctuary
- Information: Call 715-635-6543.
A 500-acre wildlife sanctuary with wooded, glacial
hills, three clear lakes, old-growth forest, prarie and
northern bogs. Located ten miles south of Spooner;
twenty miles north of Rice Lake. See nesting osprey and
loons as well as many other species. Guided walks, cabin
rental and environmental programs. Center open daily,
9-5.
Washburn County
- International Crane Foundation
- Information: Call 608-356-9462.
Dedicated to the protection and preservation of cranes
and their wetland homes, the Foundation has the most
complete collection of the fifteen crane species in the
world. Newly-hatched chicks, breeding pod, habitat
tours, video presentation, gift shop, self-guided and
guided tours offered May 1-October 31.
E11376 Shady Lane Rd, Baraboo, Sauk
County
- Kishwauketoe Nature Conservancy
- Information: Call the Fontana Public Library, at
414-275-5107.
A 230-acre natural area near Williams Bay on the
northwest shore of Geneva Lake. See migrating waterfowl
including coots, grebes, many species of ducks and
Canada geese.
Walworth County
- L H Barkhausen Waterfowl Preserve
- Information: Call 920-448-4466.
A 925-acre wildlife management area located 3 miles
north of Green Bay. Six miles of hiking and ski trails
tour the preserve which is located on the west shore of
Green Bay. It features waterfowl and wetland birds.
Facilities include a nature center with restrooms and
outdoor picnic areas. Trails open daily sunrise to
sunset, year-round. Interpretive Center open Mon-Fri 9
am-4 pm, Sat and Sun noon-4 pm.
Brown County
- Mack Wildlife Area
- Located 2-1/2 miles west of Black Creek on Hwy 54
and Bishkoff road. The 1,829-acre Mack State Wildlife
Area is one of several public areas totaling more than
10,000 acres in northwest Outagamie County. the
newly-created 500-acre wildlife observation area is one
of the few areas in the state where migrating swans can
be seen along with Canada geese, ducks and shore birds.
Outagamie County
- Marsh Haven Nature Center
- Information: Call 920-386-2182.
Located on Highway 49 just east of Waupun, this 38-acre
parcel on the northern edge of the marsh is dedicated to
research, rehabilitation and education. Observation
tower, picnic shelter, amphitheater, nature center with
museum displays and exhibits, trail system, pond, and a
gift shop. Adjacent to the Wild Goose State Trail.
Dodge County
- Navarino State Wildlife Area
- Information: Call 715-526-4226.
Located about thirty miles west of Green Bay and seven
miles south of Shawano, this wetlands area was once part
of a glacial lake bed formed 12,000 years ago. Birds
include a resident population of sandhill cranes, black
terns, wood ducks, mallards and yellow-headed
blackbirds.
Shawano County
- Necedah National Wildlife Refuge
- Information: Call 608-565-2551.
The refuge is located in Juneau County near Necedah in
the state's sand counties. Visit the area to see the
sandhill crane and waterfowl concentrations in fall,
both bald and golden eagles, as well as wild turkeys in
winter, and shorebirds and songbirds in spring.
Juneau County
- Nicolet National Forest
- Information: Call 715-362-1300 or 715-362-1383
(TTY).
Covering 661,400 acres in northeastern Wisconsin, the
Nicolet National Forest provides abundant habitat for a
wide variety of species. In just one area alone, the
annual bird survey has counted approximately 235
different species in the northern most part of Oconto
County. Rare species in the forest include the boreal
chickadee, gray jay, northern tree-toed woodpecker,
spruce grouse and sandhill crane. The abundance of lakes
attracts bald eagles, common loons and ospreys. (Since
1993, Nicolet and Chequamegon National Forest have been
managed as one, with headquarters offices in both Park
Falls and Rhinelander.)
Florence County, Forest
County, Langlade
County, Oconto
County, Oneida
County, Vilas
County
- Oconto Marsh Refuge
- Information: Call 920-834-2255.
The Oconto Marsh Refuge is located just north of the
City of Oconto on the west shore of Green Bay. Covering
4,000 acres, the march is one of the last remaining
Great Lakes' wetlands. It is accessible by car on paved
roads that make watching Forester Terns, eagles,
raptors, herons, cranes and other marsh denizens both
rewarding and comfortable. The march encompasses a state
waterfowl sanctuary and a breeding fround for the
yellow-headed blackbird.
Oconto County
- Quincy Bluff and Wetlands
- Information: Call the Madison office of the Nature
Conservancy at 608-251-8140.
A 1,705-acre preserve located in Adams County owned by
the non-profit The Nature Conservancy. The terrain is
varied with bluffs, buttes and mesas. Pine forest and
sedge meadows give way to tamarack swamps, bogs and
wetlands. Bird species include northern tarrier hawks,
turkey vultures and sandhill cranes.
Adams County
- Riveredge Nature Center
- Information: Call 262-675-6888. Milwaukee metro call
262-375-2715.
A 350-acre sanctuary located thirty miles north of
Milwaukee between Saukville and West Bend. The Center is
a breeding habitat for 67 species of birds with twelve
miles of trails through prairies and woodlands along the
Milwaukee River. Environmental Center open Monday-Friday
from 8-5; Saturday and Sunday from noon-4.
Ozaukee County
- Schlitz Audubon Nature Center
- Information: Call 414-352-2880.
A 225-acre sanctuary located just 20 minutes north of
downtown Milwaukee on Lake Michigan, (exit I-43 at Brown
Deer road, east). Located along the Lake Michigan
migratory corridor, 250 species of birds have been
recorded within the Center. Two ponds, ravines,
woodlands and prairies provide habitat for hawks, ducks,
owls, warblers, finches, falcons and many others.
Interpretive Center open daily, except Mondays.
Milwaukee County
- Schmeeckle Reserve
- Information: Call, 715-346-4992.
Located on the north end of the UW-Stevens Point campus,
this 217-acre reserve is a field station for the College
of Natural Resources. The reserve's varied habitat is
excellent for songbirds. Five miles of nature trails
connect to 24 miles of trails in the city's greenway.
The visitor's center houses the Wisconsin Conservation
Hall of Fame. Center hours are 10-5 Mon-Fri; noon-5 Sat
and Sun.
Portage County
- Thunder Marsh Wildlife Area
- Information: Call 715-365-2632.
Located just off of Hwy 45, three miles north of Three
Lakes, this 3,000-acre wildlife offers a rare
opportunity to observe the birds of a spruce and
tamarack forest, as well as many species of marsh birds
and waterfowl. Resident birds include ruby crowned
kinglets, yellow rails, hooded mergansers and
kingfishers.
Oneida County
- Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife
and Fish Refuge
- The "Upper Miss" refuge extends nearly 260 miles and
contains more than 200,000 acres of fish and wildlife
habitat along the Mississippi River from Wabasha,
Minnesota to Rock Island, Illinois. The refuge is the
home or nesting area of some 270 species of birds. The
Mississippi River Flyway is a major migration route that
hosts spectacular seasonal flights of waterfowl
including tundra swans, ducks and geese. The refuge
offers a ready food supply to migrating warblers,
vireos, thrushes and sparrows as well as raptors, herons
and resident bald eagles. The La Crosse District of the
refuge encompasses Pools 7 and 8 of the Mississippi
River. Popular viewing spots along Wisconsin's portion
of the refuge include Wyalusing State Park near Prairie
du Chien, Lake Onalaska, the Trempealeau National
Wildlife Refuge, and Lake Pepin near Stockholm.
Crawford County, Vernon
County, La
Crosse County, Trempealeau
County, Buffalo
County
- Wisconsin Point
- Information: Call 715-394-0270.
At the extreme west end of Lake Superior, this long sand
spit protects the city of Superior's harbor. The Point's
location at the intersection of marsh, lake and woodland
makes it one of the best migrant bird areas in the state
in spring (May) and fall (September). The Point is one
of the best locations in the state to observe extreme
rarities such as the piping plover, parasitic jaeger and
Cassin's kingbird.
Douglas County
- Woodland Dunes Nature Center
- Information: Call 920-793-4007.
Located on Hwy 310 just west of Two Rivers, this
991-acre reserve offers a variety of birding
opportunities including ten species of warblers in
summer. The Center includes marsh, meadow, forest, swamp
and prairie habitats, as well as 6 miles of nature
trails. The Visitor Center is normally open 8-3 weekends
and 8-11 on Saturdays, but call ahead for confirmation.
Manitowoc County
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