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
Common Loon
Gavia immer
Merlin
Falco columbarius
Western Meadowlark
Sturnella neglecta
Carolina Wren
Thryothorus ludovicianus
Red-breasted Merganser
Mergus serrator
Little Blue Heron
Egretta caerulea
Lesser Scaup
Aythya affinis
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Sphyrapicus varius
American Avocet
Recurvirostra americana
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Wood Duck
Mallard
Mourning Dove
Sandhill Crane
Killdeer
Spotted Sandpiper
Solitary Sandpiper
Lesser Yellowlegs
Greater Yellowlegs
Least Sandpiper
Pectoral Sandpiper
Ring-billed Gull
Great Blue Heron
Bald Eagle
Willow Flycatcher
American Crow
Tree Swallow
Purple Martin
Barn Swallow
Cliff Swallow
Birding Tips
- 1
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.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
Amenities
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