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

Pine Siskin

Spinus pinus

7/20/2026Home 9277 N Lake Dr, Bayside3 observed

Brown Creeper

Certhia americana

7/19/2026Cedarburg Bog SNA--Watts Lake1 observed

Acadian Flycatcher

Empidonax virescens

7/19/2026Cedarburg Bog SNA--Watts Lake1 observed

Red Crossbill (Ponderosa Pine or type 2)

Loxia curvirostra

7/19/2026Cedarburg Bog SNA--Horn Lake1 observed

Black-and-white Warbler

Mniotilta varia

7/18/2026Covered Bridge Park1 observed

Alder Flycatcher

Empidonax alnorum

7/14/2026Forest Beach Migratory Preserve--northeast (Restoring Lands)1 observed

Yellow-breasted Chat

Icteria virens

7/14/2026Forest Beach Migratory Preserve--northeast (Restoring Lands)1 observed

Bufflehead

Bucephala albeola

7/12/2026Coal Dock Park1 observed

Winter Wren

Troglodytes hiemalis

7/11/2026UW-Milwaukee Field Station--Upland Woods Area (restricted access)1 observed

Chestnut-sided Warbler

Setophaga pensylvanica

7/10/2026Harrington Beach SP1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

27/15/2026

Ring-billed Gull

757/15/2026

Belted Kingfisher

27/15/2026

Peregrine Falcon

47/15/2026

Blue Jay

17/15/2026

American Crow

27/15/2026

Tree Swallow

77/15/2026

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

257/15/2026

Barn Swallow

197/15/2026

Northern House Wren

17/15/2026

European Starling

237/15/2026

American Robin

77/15/2026

House Sparrow

57/15/2026

House Finch

27/15/2026

Song Sparrow

17/15/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

187/15/2026

Brown-headed Cowbird

27/15/2026

Bufflehead

17/12/2026

American Herring Gull

147/12/2026

Great Blue Heron

27/12/2026

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.