Cruson Slough
Wisconsin · Midwest
About This Location
Cruson Slough is a productive birding destination in Wisconsin, with 203 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Trumpeter Swan, and Sandhill Crane among many others. Spring migration along the Mississippi and Central Flyways makes this a vital stopover for diverse species.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Yellow-breasted Chat
Icteria virens
Blue Grosbeak
Passerina caerulea
Peregrine Falcon
Falco peregrinus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Turkey Vulture
Downy Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Eastern Phoebe
Great Crested Flycatcher
Eastern Kingbird
Yellow-throated Vireo
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Black-capped Chickadee
Barn Swallow
Gray Catbird
Brown Thrasher
Cedar Waxwing
American Goldfinch
Field Sparrow
Eastern Towhee
Red-winged Blackbird
Brown-headed Cowbird
Common Grackle
Birding Tips
- 1
Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.
- 2
Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
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