Urban Park birding habitat

Asylum Point Park/Picnic Point Wildlife Refuge

Wisconsin · Midwest

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Asylum Point Park/Picnic Point Wildlife Refuge is a productive birding destination in Wisconsin, with 202 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mourning Dove, and American Herring Gull 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

Connecticut Warbler

Oporornis agilis

5/28/2026Wiouwash Trail--Riverside Cemetery1 observed

Northern Mockingbird

Mimus polyglottos

5/28/2026W5432 Faro Springs Rd, Harrison US-WI (44.1230,-88.3110)1 observed

Yellow-bellied Flycatcher

Empidonax flaviventris

5/28/2026Hillside Circle neighborhood1 observed

Winter Wren

Troglodytes hiemalis

5/25/2026Gordon Bubolz Nature Preserve 1 observed

Common Raven

Corvus corax

5/24/2026Deltox Marsh SWA1 observed

Red-shouldered Hawk

Buteo lineatus

5/24/2026High Cliff SP--Butterfly Pond Trail1 observed

Purple Finch

Haemorhous purpureus

5/23/202650 Crab Apple Ct1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

105/29/2026

Mallard

15/29/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

15/29/2026

Downy Woodpecker

25/29/2026

Northern Flicker

15/29/2026

Blue Jay

25/29/2026

Tree Swallow

55/29/2026

Gray Catbird

15/29/2026

Wood Thrush

15/29/2026

American Robin

65/29/2026

Song Sparrow

25/29/2026

Baltimore Oriole

15/29/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

5/29/2026

Brown-headed Cowbird

15/29/2026

Common Grackle

55/29/2026

Northern Yellow Warbler

15/29/2026

Wild Turkey

25/28/2026

Mourning Dove

35/28/2026

Chimney Swift

25/28/2026

Sandhill Crane

25/28/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.

  2. 2

    Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.

  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 Asylum Point Park/Picnic Point Wildlife Refuge for birding?
The best months to visit Asylum Point Park/Picnic Point Wildlife Refuge for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Asylum Point Park/Picnic Point Wildlife Refuge?
Notable species at Asylum Point Park/Picnic Point Wildlife Refuge include Canada Goose, Mourning Dove, American Herring Gull, Red-tailed Hawk, Red-bellied Woodpecker. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Asylum Point Park/Picnic Point Wildlife Refuge?
Birding at Asylum Point Park/Picnic Point Wildlife Refuge is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Asylum Point Park/Picnic Point Wildlife Refuge?
Asylum Point Park/Picnic Point Wildlife Refuge offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.