Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary
Wisconsin · Midwest
About This Location
Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary is a productive birding destination in Wisconsin, with 245 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and American Black Duck 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
Red Knot
Calidris canutus
Wilson's Phalarope
Phalaropus tricolor
Brewer's Blackbird
Euphagus cyanocephalus
Prothonotary Warbler
Protonotaria citrea
Common Gallinule
Gallinula galeata
Stilt Sandpiper
Calidris himantopus
Dark-eyed Junco
Junco hyemalis
Red-shouldered Hawk
Buteo lineatus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Wood Duck
Mallard
Wild Turkey
Sandhill Crane
American Herring Gull
Black-crowned Night Heron
Green Heron
Great Blue Heron
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Great Crested Flycatcher
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Red-eyed Vireo
Blue Jay
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
White-breasted Nuthatch
Birding Tips
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Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
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Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
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Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
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