Grassland birding habitat

Ashland Waterfront - General

Wisconsin · Midwest

Habitat
GrasslandWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Ashland Waterfront - General is a productive birding destination in Wisconsin, with 201 species recorded on eBird. This grassland and wetland habitat attracts a wide variety of species 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

Pine Warbler

Setophaga pinus

4/18/2026Niemisto Road1 observed

Bobolink

Dolichonyx oryzivorus

4/18/2026Beaver Pond Trail:Cabin3 observed

Eastern Kingbird

Tyrannus tyrannus

4/18/2026Beaver Pond Trail:Cabin1 observed

Greater White-fronted Goose

Anser albifrons

4/18/2026Long Bridge/Head of the bay, Ashland2 observed

Cackling Goose

Branta hutchinsii

4/18/2026**9th Ave1 observed

Snowy Owl

Bubo scandiacus

4/16/2026Long Bridge/Head of the bay, Ashland1 observed

House Finch

Haemorhous mexicanus

4/16/202611th Ave E, Ashland-yard1 observed

Savannah Sparrow

Passerculus sandwichensis

4/15/2026My yard1 observed

Red-tailed Hawk (abieticola)

Buteo jamaicensis

4/12/2026**9th Ave3 observed

Dunlin

Calidris alpina

4/10/2026Long Bridge/Head of the bay, Ashland3 observed

Pine Grosbeak

Pinicola enucleator

4/6/2026Sioux River Farm1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Common Goldeneye

74/18/2026

Common Merganser

64/18/2026

Ring-billed Gull

44/18/2026

American Herring Gull

254/18/2026

Snow Bunting

34/18/2026

Common Grackle

24/18/2026

Wild Turkey

44/18/2026

Chipping Sparrow

54/18/2026

White-throated Sparrow

34/18/2026

Rusty Blackbird

44/18/2026

Turkey Vulture

34/18/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

14/18/2026

American Crow

34/18/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

14/18/2026

Hermit Thrush

14/18/2026

American Robin

34/18/2026

Pine Siskin

64/18/2026

American Goldfinch

24/18/2026

Dark-eyed Junco

24/18/2026

Song Sparrow

14/18/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan fence posts and utility wires for perching raptors and kingbirds.

  2. 2

    Walk field edges at dawn when sparrows and grassland species are most vocal.

  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 Ashland Waterfront - General for birding?
The best months to visit Ashland Waterfront - General for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Ashland Waterfront - General?
Notable species at Ashland Waterfront - General include Eastern Meadowlark, Dickcissel, Grasshopper Sparrow, Northern Harrier, Bobolink. The area supports grassland, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Ashland Waterfront - General?
Birding at Ashland Waterfront - General is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Ashland Waterfront - General?
Ashland Waterfront - General offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.