Governor Nelson State Park
Wisconsin · Midwest
About This Location
Governor Nelson State Park is a productive birding destination in Wisconsin, with 236 species recorded on eBird. This grassland and wetland habitat attracts Mourning Dove, Red-bellied Woodpecker, and Hairy 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
Merlin
Falco columbarius
Swainson's Thrush
Catharus ustulatus
Greater Yellowlegs
Tringa melanoleuca
Acadian Flycatcher
Empidonax virescens
Yellow-throated Warbler
Setophaga dominica
Canvasback
Aythya valisineria
Yellow-breasted Chat
Icteria virens
Pine Warbler
Setophaga pinus
Western Meadowlark
Sturnella neglecta
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Wild Turkey
Barred Owl
Red-headed Woodpecker
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Great Crested Flycatcher
Blue Jay
Tree Swallow
Barn Swallow
American Robin
American Goldfinch
Baltimore Oriole
Red-winged Blackbird
Northern Yellow Warbler
Indigo Bunting
Black-capped Chickadee
Gray Catbird
Northern Cardinal
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Sandhill Crane
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan fence posts and utility wires for perching raptors and kingbirds.
- 2
Walk field edges at dawn when sparrows and grassland species are most vocal.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
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