Governor's Island
Wisconsin · Midwest
About This Location
Governor's Island is a productive birding destination in Wisconsin, with 205 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Mourning Dove 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
Prothonotary Warbler
Protonotaria citrea
Yellow-throated Warbler
Setophaga dominica
White-crowned Sparrow
Zonotrichia leucophrys
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Sphyrapicus varius
Black-throated Green Warbler
Setophaga virens
Merlin
Falco columbarius
Swainson's Thrush
Catharus ustulatus
Greater Yellowlegs
Tringa melanoleuca
Acadian Flycatcher
Empidonax virescens
Canvasback
Aythya valisineria
Summer Tanager
Piranga rubra
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Mourning Dove
Black-billed Cuckoo
Chimney Swift
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Ring-billed Gull
Green Heron
Turkey Vulture
Belted Kingfisher
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Great Crested Flycatcher
Eastern Kingbird
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Red-eyed Vireo
Blue Jay
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.
Amenities
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