Lake birding habitat

Lake Park

Wisconsin · Midwest

Habitat
LakeUrban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Lake Park is a productive birding destination in Wisconsin, with 273 species recorded on eBird. This lake and urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Bufflehead, and Red-winged Blackbird 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

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Kelp Gull

Larus dominicanus

5/31/2026stakeout Kelp Gull, Milwaukee (2025)1 observed

Franklin's Gull

Leucophaeus pipixcan

5/31/20267820 N Fairchild Rd, Fox Point US-WI 43.15835, -87.907691 observed

Red-necked Grebe

Podiceps grisegena

5/31/2026Menomonee River PKWY #81 observed

Yellow-bellied Flycatcher

Empidonax flaviventris

5/31/202616290 W Crescent Dr, New Berlin US-WI 42.96841, -88.117321 observed

Dark-eyed Junco

Junco hyemalis

5/30/2026Lake Park (general)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

125/31/2026

Chimney Swift

35/31/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

15/31/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

15/31/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

15/31/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

15/31/2026

European Starling

25/31/2026

American Robin

5/31/2026

House Finch

15/31/2026

Baltimore Oriole

35/31/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

5/31/2026

Northern Cardinal

25/31/2026

Mallard

15/31/2026

American White Pelican

25/31/2026

Cooper's Hawk

15/30/2026

Yellow-bellied Flycatcher

15/30/2026

Eastern Phoebe

15/30/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

15/30/2026

Blue Jay

15/30/2026

American Crow

25/30/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

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

  2. 2

    Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.

  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 Lake Park for birding?
The best months to visit Lake Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Lake Park?
Notable species at Lake Park include Canada Goose, Bufflehead, Red-winged Blackbird, Mallard, Greater Scaup. The area supports lake, urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Lake Park?
Birding at Lake Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Lake Park?
Lake Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.