Horicon National Wildlife Refuge
Wisconsin · Midwest
About This Location
Horicon National Wildlife Refuge is a productive birding destination in Wisconsin, with 277 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts a wide variety of species 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
Bank Swallow
Riparia riparia
Caspian Tern
Hydroprogne caspia
Western Cattle-Egret
Ardea ibis
Snowy Owl
Bubo scandiacus
Greater Scaup
Aythya marila
Brewer's Blackbird
Euphagus cyanocephalus
Dunlin
Calidris alpina
Northern Mockingbird
Mimus polyglottos
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Larus fuscus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Trumpeter Swan
Mallard
Lesser Scaup
Mourning Dove
Sandhill Crane
Great Egret
Bald Eagle
Downy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Black-capped Chickadee
American Robin
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Brown-headed Cowbird
Common Grackle
Northern Cardinal
Wood Duck
Canada Goose
European Starling
Chipping Sparrow
Birding Tips
- 1
Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.
- 2
Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
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