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
Upland Sandpiper
Bartramia longicauda
White-eyed Vireo
Vireo griseus
Carolina Wren
Thryothorus ludovicianus
Great Tit
Parus major
Louisiana Waterthrush
Parkesia motacilla
Franklin's Gull
Leucophaeus pipixcan
Prairie Warbler
Setophaga discolor
Merlin
Falco columbarius
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Streptopelia decaocto
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Wood Duck
Mallard
Mourning Dove
Sandhill Crane
Killdeer
Ring-billed Gull
Great Blue Heron
Great Horned Owl
Alder Flycatcher
Willow Flycatcher
Great Crested Flycatcher
Red-eyed Vireo
Blue Jay
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
Tree Swallow
Purple Martin
Northern House Wren
Gray Catbird
Brown Thrasher
Birding Tips
- 1
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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