Horicon Marsh
Wisconsin · Midwest
Easy
September-October
Free
Dawn to dusk daily
About This Location
Horicon Marsh is the largest freshwater cattail marsh in the United States, divided between a state wildlife area and a national wildlife refuge. In fall, it hosts spectacular gatherings of up to 200,000 Canada Geese, along with diverse breeding marsh birds in summer.
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
Wilson's Phalarope
Phalaropus tricolor
Ring-necked Duck
Aythya collaris
Common Raven
Corvus corax
White-rumped Sandpiper
Calidris fuscicollis
Red-necked Phalarope
Phalaropus lobatus
Lapland Longspur
Calcarius lapponicus
Yellow Rail
Coturnicops noveboracensis
Yellow-bellied Flycatcher
Empidonax flaviventris
Philadelphia Vireo
Vireo philadelphicus
Hudsonian Godwit
Limosa haemastica
Lark Sparrow
Chondestes grammacus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Black-capped Chickadee
Tree Swallow
American Robin
Red-winged Blackbird
Northern Cardinal
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Eastern Phoebe
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Northern House Wren
House Sparrow
House Finch
Blue Jay
Canada Goose
Ring-necked Pheasant
Mourning Dove
Double-crested Cormorant
American White Pelican
Eastern Kingbird
American Crow
Barn Swallow
Birding Tips
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Visit in October for peak goose numbers
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The floating boardwalk trail is excellent for marsh species in summer
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Fall migration (September-October) brings waves of southbound warblers and raptors
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Arrive at dawn for peak bird activity, especially during migration seasons
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Bring waterproof boots and scan the marsh edges for rails, herons, and bitterns
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Horicon Marsh Education Center
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