Wetland birding habitat

Horicon Marsh State Wildlife Area - Education and Visitor Center

Wisconsin · Midwest

Habitat
Wetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Horicon Marsh State Wildlife Area - Education and Visitor Center is a productive birding destination in Wisconsin, with 238 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Sandhill Crane, and Ring-billed Gull 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

Common Nighthawk

Chordeiles minor

7/17/2026Horicon Marsh SWA--Education and Visitor Center1 observed

Acadian Flycatcher

Empidonax virescens

7/13/2026Harnischfeger Park1 observed

Willet

Tringa semipalmata

7/7/2026Unnamed Road, Horicon, Wisconsin, US (43.474, -88.608)

Mourning Warbler

Geothlypis philadelphia

7/6/2026Kettle Moraine SF--Pike Lake Unit2 observed

Dunlin

Calidris alpina

7/6/2026Old Marsh Road1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

287/18/2026

Mourning Dove

67/18/2026

Virginia Rail

17/18/2026

Sandhill Crane

27/18/2026

Black-necked Stilt

17/18/2026

Killdeer

87/18/2026

Semipalmated Plover

37/18/2026

Short-billed Dowitcher

47/18/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

17/18/2026

Solitary Sandpiper

57/18/2026

Lesser Yellowlegs

157/18/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

87/18/2026

Stilt Sandpiper

17/18/2026

Least Sandpiper

57/18/2026

Pectoral Sandpiper

27/18/2026

Semipalmated Sandpiper

17/18/2026

Ring-billed Gull

507/18/2026

Black Tern

27/18/2026

Least Bittern

17/18/2026

American White Pelican

607/18/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.

  2. 2

    Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.

  3. 3

    Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Horicon Marsh State Wildlife Area - Education and Visitor Center for birding?
The best months to visit Horicon Marsh State Wildlife Area - Education and Visitor Center for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Horicon Marsh State Wildlife Area - Education and Visitor Center?
Notable species at Horicon Marsh State Wildlife Area - Education and Visitor Center include Canada Goose, Sandhill Crane, Ring-billed Gull, American Herring Gull, American Crow. The area supports wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Horicon Marsh State Wildlife Area - Education and Visitor Center?
Birding at Horicon Marsh State Wildlife Area - Education and Visitor Center is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Horicon Marsh State Wildlife Area - Education and Visitor Center?
Horicon Marsh State Wildlife Area - Education and Visitor Center offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.