Wetland birding habitat

Horicon National Wildlife Refuge - Old Marsh Road

Wisconsin · Midwest

Habitat
Wetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Horicon National Wildlife Refuge - Old Marsh Road is a productive birding destination in Wisconsin, with 235 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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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

6/1/2026Gudex Pond (Fond du Lac Co.)1 observed

Ring-necked Duck

Aythya collaris

6/1/2026Walmart DC Beaver Dam, Wisconsin1 observed

Common Raven

Corvus corax

6/1/2026Oakfield Ledge SNA--North Unit2 observed

White-rumped Sandpiper

Calidris fuscicollis

6/1/2026Old Marsh Rd3 observed

Red-necked Phalarope

Phalaropus lobatus

6/1/2026Old Marsh Rd5 observed

Lapland Longspur

Calcarius lapponicus

5/30/2026Unnamed Road, Horicon, Wisconsin, US (43.478, -88.615)1 observed

Yellow Rail

Coturnicops noveboracensis

5/29/2026Dike Rd, Kekoskee US-WI 43.53093, -88.600511 observed

Yellow-bellied Flycatcher

Empidonax flaviventris

5/24/2026Fond du Lac River--Tompkins St.2 observed

Philadelphia Vireo

Vireo philadelphicus

5/23/2026N749 Lake Bernice Drive, Campbellsport, Wisconsin, US (43.567, -88.299)1 observed

American Avocet

Recurvirostra americana

5/22/2026Lake Maria Road Pond2 observed

Hudsonian Godwit

Limosa haemastica

5/22/2026Wonser and 151 fluddle2 observed

Lark Sparrow

Chondestes grammacus

5/22/2026Horicon NWR--Auto Tour and Trails1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

106/2/2026

Blue-winged Teal

56/2/2026

Mourning Dove

26/2/2026

Virginia Rail

36/2/2026

Sora

26/2/2026

Common Gallinule

16/2/2026

American Coot

16/2/2026

Sandhill Crane

66/2/2026

Black-necked Stilt

16/2/2026

Killdeer

16/2/2026

Black Tern

106/2/2026

Forster's Tern

26/2/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

16/2/2026

Great Egret

36/2/2026

American White Pelican

16/2/2026

Osprey

16/2/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

16/2/2026

Eastern Kingbird

16/2/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

16/2/2026

Tree Swallow

66/2/2026

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 National Wildlife Refuge - Old Marsh Road for birding?
The best months to visit Horicon National Wildlife Refuge - Old Marsh Road for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Horicon National Wildlife Refuge - Old Marsh Road?
Notable species at Horicon National Wildlife Refuge - Old Marsh Road include Great Blue Heron, Red-winged Blackbird, Mallard, Green Heron, Virginia Rail. The area supports wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Horicon National Wildlife Refuge - Old Marsh Road?
Birding at Horicon National Wildlife Refuge - Old Marsh Road is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Horicon National Wildlife Refuge - Old Marsh Road?
Horicon National Wildlife Refuge - Old Marsh Road offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Auto Tour Route.