Lake Barney
Wisconsin · Midwest
About This Location
Lake Barney is a productive birding destination in Wisconsin, with 214 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Common Merganser, and Killdeer 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
Merlin
Falco columbarius
Swainson's Thrush
Catharus ustulatus
Bell's Vireo
Vireo bellii
Greater Yellowlegs
Tringa melanoleuca
Yellow-throated Warbler
Setophaga dominica
Canvasback
Aythya valisineria
Yellow-breasted Chat
Icteria virens
Acadian Flycatcher
Empidonax virescens
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mallard
Black-necked Stilt
Killdeer
Semipalmated Plover
Spotted Sandpiper
Dunlin
Least Sandpiper
Eastern Kingbird
Tree Swallow
Barn Swallow
Red-winged Blackbird
Birding Tips
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Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
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Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
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Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
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