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
Brown Creeper
Certhia americana
Acadian Flycatcher
Empidonax virescens
Black-throated Green Warbler
Setophaga virens
Red Crossbill (Ponderosa Pine or type 2)
Loxia curvirostra
Black-and-white Warbler
Mniotilta varia
Yellow-breasted Chat
Icteria virens
Alder Flycatcher
Empidonax alnorum
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Northern Flicker
Willow Flycatcher
Eastern Kingbird
American Crow
Gray Catbird
American Robin
Cedar Waxwing
American Goldfinch
Clay-colored Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Eastern Towhee
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Yellowthroat
Northern Cardinal
Mourning Dove
Belted Kingfisher
Alder Flycatcher
Blue Jay
Tree Swallow
European Starling
Birding Tips
- 1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
- 2
Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
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