Forest Beach Migratory Preserve
Wisconsin · Midwest
About This Location
Forest Beach Migratory Preserve is a productive birding destination in Wisconsin, with 267 species recorded on eBird. This coastal and forest habitat attracts Sandhill Crane, American Crow, and Black-capped Chickadee 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
Great Tit
Parus major
Trumpeter Swan
Cygnus buccinator
Common Goldeneye x Hooded Merganser (hybrid)
Bucephala clangula x Lophodytes cucullatus
Common Raven
Corvus corax
Hermit Thrush
Catharus guttatus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Sandhill Crane
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
Canada Goose
Mourning Dove
Downy Woodpecker
Blue Jay
American Goldfinch
American Tree Sparrow
Dark-eyed Junco
Red-winged Blackbird
Northern Cardinal
Cedar Waxwing
House Sparrow
House Finch
Common Goldeneye
Red-bellied Woodpecker
American Robin
Red-tailed Hawk
American Kestrel
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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