Fischer Lake
Wisconsin · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
Free
Open daily, dawn to dusk
About This Location
Fischer Lake is a productive birding destination in Wisconsin, with 203 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Wild Turkey, Mourning Dove, and Red-bellied Woodpecker 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
Grasshopper Sparrow
Ammodramus savannarum
House Finch
Haemorhous mexicanus
Upland Sandpiper
Bartramia longicauda
Dark-eyed Junco (Slate-colored)
Junco hyemalis
Red-headed Woodpecker
Melanerpes erythrocephalus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Wild Turkey
Mourning Dove
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Eastern Phoebe
Red-eyed Vireo
Blue Jay
American Crow
Common Raven
Black-capped Chickadee
White-breasted Nuthatch
American Robin
Purple Finch
American Goldfinch
Swamp Sparrow
Baltimore Oriole
Red-winged Blackbird
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
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Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
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Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
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A spotting scope is essential here — many waterbirds stay far from shore and are difficult to identify with binoculars alone.
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Winter months bring peak waterfowl diversity — visit November through February for the best duck and goose viewing.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Lake Farm County Park
- Capital Springs State Rec Area
- Nine Springs Natural Area
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