Lake Koshkonong - Vinnie HaHa Road/boat launch

Wisconsin · Midwest

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Habitat

Lake

Best Seasons

Spring Fall

Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Lake Koshkonong - Vinnie HaHa Road/boat launch is a productive birding destination in Wisconsin, with 201 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Mourning Dove, American Herring Gull, and Red-bellied Woodpecker 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

Mourning Dove American Herring Gull Red-bellied Woodpecker Downy Woodpecker Blue Jay

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Brewer's Blackbird

Euphagus cyanocephalus

4/18/2026Prince’s Point SWA--Hwy. 1066 observed

Northern Waterthrush

Parkesia noveboracensis

4/18/2026Yahara River, Cooper's Causeway1 observed

Northern Yellow Warbler

Setophaga aestiva

4/18/2026Yahara River, Cooper's Causeway1 observed

Gray Catbird

Dumetella carolinensis

4/18/2026Yahara River, Cooper's Causeway1 observed

Eurasian Collared-Dove

Streptopelia decaocto

4/18/2026Stoney Creek Rd (Jefferson Co.)1 observed

Franklin's Gull

Leucophaeus pipixcan

4/18/2026Lake Mills SWA--Zeloski Marsh1 observed

Marsh Wren

Cistothorus palustris

4/17/2026Glacial Drumlin Trail--Ridge Rd. to Jargo Rd.1 observed

White-faced Ibis

Plegadis chihi

4/16/2026Lake Mills SWA--Zeloski Marsh1 observed

Red-necked Grebe

Podiceps grisegena

4/16/2026Lake Koshkonong--Bingham Rd. Boat Launch (Jefferson Co.)2 observed

Smith's Longspur

Calcarius pictus

4/16/2026Tuttle Road VPA field 1141 observed

Broad-winged Hawk

Buteo platypterus

4/14/2026Lake Mills SWA--Zeloski Marsh1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

34/13/2026

Mallard

34/13/2026

Mourning Dove

64/13/2026

American White Pelican

94/13/2026

Bald Eagle

14/13/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

24/13/2026

Downy Woodpecker

14/13/2026

Northern Flicker

24/13/2026

Blue Jay

24/13/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

144/13/2026

Tufted Titmouse

14/13/2026

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

24/13/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

44/13/2026

American Robin

64/13/2026

House Finch

24/13/2026

White-throated Sparrow

44/13/2026

Swamp Sparrow

24/13/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

84/13/2026

Common Grackle

44/13/2026

Northern Cardinal

24/13/2026

Birding Tips

1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
2
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

Parking

Trails

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Lake Koshkonong - Vinnie HaHa Road/boat launch for birding?▼

The best months to visit Lake Koshkonong - Vinnie HaHa Road/boat launch for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.

What birds can I see at Lake Koshkonong - Vinnie HaHa Road/boat launch?▼

Notable species at Lake Koshkonong - Vinnie HaHa Road/boat launch include Mourning Dove, American Herring Gull, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Downy Woodpecker, Blue Jay. The area supports lake habitats.

How difficult is birding at Lake Koshkonong - Vinnie HaHa Road/boat launch?▼

Birding at Lake Koshkonong - Vinnie HaHa Road/boat launch is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.

What amenities are available at Lake Koshkonong - Vinnie HaHa Road/boat launch?▼

Lake Koshkonong - Vinnie HaHa Road/boat launch offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.