Killsnake State Wildlife Area
Wisconsin · Midwest
About This Location
Killsnake State Wildlife Area is a productive birding destination in Wisconsin, with 204 species recorded on eBird. This wetland 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
Western Meadowlark
Sturnella neglecta
Northern Mockingbird
Mimus polyglottos
Black-necked Stilt
Himantopus mexicanus
White-crowned Sparrow
Zonotrichia leucophrys
Red-shouldered Hawk
Buteo lineatus
Yellow-bellied Flycatcher
Empidonax flaviventris
Philadelphia Vireo
Vireo philadelphicus
Purple Finch
Haemorhous purpureus
Grasshopper Sparrow
Ammodramus savannarum
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mourning Dove
Sandhill Crane
Wilson's Snipe
American White Pelican
Eastern Kingbird
Tree Swallow
Barn Swallow
Marsh Wren
American Robin
Song Sparrow
Swamp Sparrow
Bobolink
Red-winged Blackbird
Northern Yellow Warbler
Canada Goose
Blue-winged Teal
Northern Shoveler
Mallard
Green-winged Teal
Sora
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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