Birding Near Milwaukee, WI

30 birding locations within 50 miles

Wisconsin · United States

30

Locations

48+

Species

8

Habitats

2

Peak Seasons

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Birding Locations Near Milwaukee

Coastal birding habitat

Wisconsin

< 1 mi away

Moderate

Milwaukee Harbor

Coastal birding hotspot in Wisconsin with 202 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Wisconsin

< 1 mi away

Easy

Veterans Park (Milwaukee)

Urban Park birding hotspot in Wisconsin with 244 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Wisconsin

2.3 mi away

Moderate

MMSD Dredge Material Management Facility

Grassland birding hotspot in Wisconsin with 241 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Wisconsin

2.9 mi away

Easy

Lake Park

Lake birding hotspot in Wisconsin with 273 recorded species.

LakeUrban ParkSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Wisconsin

4.2 mi away

Easy

Estabrook Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Wisconsin with 222 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Wisconsin

6.2 mi away

Easy

Sheridan Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Wisconsin with 238 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Wisconsin

7.0 mi away

Moderate

Havenwoods State Forest

Forest birding hotspot in Wisconsin with 205 recorded species.

ForestSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Wisconsin

7.5 mi away

Easy

Warnimont County Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Wisconsin with 248 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Wisconsin

8.3 mi away

Easy

Grobschmidt Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Wisconsin with 207 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Wisconsin

8.9 mi away

Easy

Grant Park - general

Urban Park birding hotspot in Wisconsin with 249 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
a seagull walking on the beach near the water

Wisconsin

9.5 mi away

Easy

Schlitz Audubon Nature Center

Grassland birding hotspot in Wisconsin with 266 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
A river running through a lush green forest

Wisconsin

10.2 mi away

Easy

Wehr Nature Center

Grassland birding hotspot in Wisconsin with 228 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Wisconsin

10.6 mi away

Moderate

South Metro Pier (Oak Creek)

Coastal birding hotspot in Wisconsin with 220 recorded species.

CoastalRiver/RiparianSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Wisconsin

11.9 mi away

Moderate

Mequon Nature Preserve

Grassland birding hotspot in Wisconsin with 236 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Wisconsin

11.9 mi away

Easy

Virmond Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Wisconsin with 220 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Wisconsin

12.5 mi away

Easy

Bender Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Wisconsin with 251 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
River/Riparian birding habitat

Wisconsin

13.4 mi away

Moderate

Root River PKWY #13

River/Riparian birding hotspot in Wisconsin with 201 recorded species.

River/RiparianSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Wisconsin

15.8 mi away

Easy

Cliffside Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Wisconsin with 208 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Wisconsin

16.9 mi away

Moderate

Nicholson Wildlife Refuge

Grassland birding hotspot in Wisconsin with 238 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Wisconsin

16.9 mi away

Moderate

Engel Conservation Area

Grassland birding hotspot in Wisconsin with 218 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Wisconsin

19.3 mi away

Easy

Wind Point (Lighthouse and Shoop Park)

Urban Park birding hotspot in Wisconsin with 282 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Wisconsin

20.6 mi away

Moderate

Vernon Marsh - Benson Avenue

Wetland birding hotspot in Wisconsin with 236 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
Canyon birding habitat

Wisconsin

20.8 mi away

Moderate

Lion's Den Gorge Nature Preserve

Canyon birding hotspot in Wisconsin with 248 recorded species.

CanyonSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Wisconsin

22.4 mi away

Moderate

Vernon Marsh - Inner & Outer DU Dikes/Figure 8

Wetland birding hotspot in Wisconsin with 230 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Wisconsin

23.0 mi away

Easy

Samuel Myers Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Wisconsin with 239 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Wisconsin

24.0 mi away

Easy

Coal Dock Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Wisconsin with 215 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Wisconsin

24.1 mi away

Moderate

Mud Lake, Ozaukee County

Lake birding hotspot in Wisconsin with 209 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Wisconsin

24.2 mi away

Moderate

Vernon Marsh

Wetland birding hotspot in Wisconsin with 209 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Wisconsin

28.4 mi away

Moderate

Kettle Moraine State Forest - Pike Lake Unit

Forest birding hotspot in Wisconsin with 227 recorded species.

ForestLakeSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Wisconsin

29.4 mi away

Moderate

Forest Beach Migratory Preserve

Coastal birding hotspot in Wisconsin with 267 recorded species.

CoastalForestSpringFall

Top Species Near Milwaukee

Notable birds found at locations within 50 miles:

Canada GooseLesser ScaupCommon GoldeneyeRed-breasted MerganserAmerican Herring GullMallardGreater ScaupWhite-winged ScoterLong-tailed DuckEastern MeadowlarkDickcisselGrasshopper SparrowNorthern HarrierBobolinkBuffleheadRed-winged BlackbirdCommon MerganserRing-billed GullAmerican RobinHouse SparrowRed-tailed HawkRed-bellied WoodpeckerDowny WoodpeckerAmerican CrowSandhill Crane+23 more

Habitats & Seasons

Habitat Types:

Urban Park13 locations
Wetland9 locations
Grassland6 locations
Coastal3 locations
Lake3 locations
Forest3 locations
River/Riparian2 locations
Canyon1 location

Best Seasons:

Spring30 locations
Fall30 locations

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best birding spots near Milwaukee, WI?
Top birding locations within 50 miles of Milwaukee include Milwaukee Harbor, Veterans Park (Milwaukee), MMSD Dredge Material Management Facility, Lake Park, Estabrook Park. These spots offer coastal, urban park, grassland habitats.
What birds can I see near Milwaukee?
Birders near Milwaukee can spot species including Canada Goose, Lesser Scaup, Common Goldeneye, Red-breasted Merganser, American Herring Gull, Mallard, Greater Scaup, White-winged Scoter. The area's 8 habitat types support diverse birdlife year-round.
When is the best time for birding near Milwaukee?
The best seasons for birding near Milwaukee are Spring and Fall. Spring migration is particularly rewarding. Fall brings migrating raptors and songbirds.
How many birding locations are near Milwaukee?
There are 30 documented birding locations within 50 miles of Milwaukee, WI, ranging from 0.9 to 29.4 miles from the city center.