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

Common Raven

Corvus corax

7/15/2026Deltox Marsh SWA1 observed

Merlin

Falco columbarius

7/10/2026Minnesota Street, Oshkosh, Wisconsin, US (44.008, -88.545)1 observed

Winter Wren

Troglodytes hiemalis

7/7/2026Gordon Bubolz Nature Preserve 1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Double-crested Cormorant

17/10/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

17/10/2026

Downy Woodpecker

27/10/2026

Northern Flicker

17/10/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

17/10/2026

Blue Jay

17/10/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

17/10/2026

Northern House Wren

47/10/2026

European Starling

17/10/2026

Gray Catbird

17/10/2026

American Robin

47/10/2026

Swamp Sparrow

17/10/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

27/10/2026

Common Grackle

17/10/2026

Common Yellowthroat

17/10/2026

Mallard

117/8/2026

Mourning Dove

27/8/2026

Chimney Swift

27/8/2026

Ring-billed Gull

27/8/2026

Green Heron

17/8/2026

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.