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

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Western Cattle-Egret

Ardea ibis

4/18/2026N9017 Van Dyne Road

Greater Scaup

Aythya marila

4/18/2026Menominee Park2 observed

Red-shouldered Hawk

Buteo lineatus

4/17/2026High Cliff SP1 observed

Common Raven

Corvus corax

4/17/2026Lasley Point Archeological Site1 observed

Franklin's Gull

Leucophaeus pipixcan

4/17/2026Marx and B1 observed

Lesser Black-backed Gull

Larus fuscus

4/17/2026Harrison Rd and Kees, Harrison US-WI 441 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

74/18/2026

Blue-winged Teal

24/18/2026

Mallard

34/18/2026

Lesser Scaup

584/18/2026

Bufflehead

114/18/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

124/18/2026

Mourning Dove

24/18/2026

Killdeer

14/18/2026

Ring-billed Gull

14/18/2026

Horned Grebe

134/18/2026

Common Loon

14/18/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

744/18/2026

American White Pelican

44/18/2026

Osprey

14/18/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

14/18/2026

Belted Kingfisher

14/18/2026

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

24/18/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

24/18/2026

Downy Woodpecker

34/18/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

14/18/2026

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.