Urban Park birding habitat

Coal Dock Park

Wisconsin · Midwest

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Coal Dock Park is a productive birding destination in Wisconsin, with 215 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Redhead 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

Brewer's Blackbird

Euphagus cyanocephalus

6/1/2026KK and H Ag. fields5 observed

Brown Creeper

Certhia americana

6/1/2026Jay Road Bridge1 observed

Ring-necked Duck

Aythya collaris

5/31/2026Mud Lake, Ozaukee Co.2 observed

Louisiana Waterthrush

Parkesia motacilla

5/30/2026Riveredge Nature Center - West1 observed

Merlin

Falco columbarius

5/29/2026UW-Milwaukee Field Station--Upland Woods Area (restricted access)1 observed

Eurasian Collared-Dove

Streptopelia decaocto

5/28/2026Hwy B-south of Hwy K / north of Jay Rd.1 observed

Acadian Flycatcher

Empidonax virescens

5/27/2026Kettle Moraine SF--Ice Age Trail-Milwaukee River Segment1 observed

Pine Warbler

Setophaga pinus

5/26/2026Hawthorne Hills County Park1 observed

Kentucky Warbler

Geothlypis formosa

5/25/2026Lion's Den Gorge Nature Preserve1 observed

Philadelphia Vireo

Vireo philadelphicus

5/25/2026Forest Beach Migratory Preserve (Restoring Lands)2 observed

Summer Tanager

Piranga rubra

5/25/2026Fredonia1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

American White Pelican

186/1/2026

Canada Goose

25/27/2026

Mallard

35/27/2026

Greater Scaup

35/27/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

85/27/2026

Mourning Dove

15/27/2026

Ring-billed Gull

15/27/2026

American Herring Gull

25/27/2026

American Kestrel

15/27/2026

Peregrine Falcon

25/27/2026

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

65/27/2026

Barn Swallow

45/27/2026

European Starling

15/27/2026

Song Sparrow

15/27/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

65/27/2026

Common Grackle

65/27/2026

Lesser Scaup

15/27/2026

Tree Swallow

15/27/2026

American Robin

35/27/2026

House Sparrow

25/27/2026

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 Coal Dock Park for birding?
The best months to visit Coal Dock Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Coal Dock Park?
Notable species at Coal Dock Park include Canada Goose, Mallard, Redhead, Bufflehead, Common Goldeneye. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Coal Dock Park?
Birding at Coal Dock Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Coal Dock Park?
Coal Dock Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.