Lower Wisconsin SR - Mazomanie Unit (dog trial grounds)

Wisconsin · Midwest

Habitat
GrasslandWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Lower Wisconsin SR - Mazomanie Unit (dog trial grounds) is a productive birding destination in Wisconsin, with 212 species recorded on eBird. This grassland and wetland habitat attracts Mourning Dove, Sandhill Crane, and Downy 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

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Iceland Gull

Larus glaucoides

3/6/2026Prairie du Sac Dam1 observed

Townsend's Solitaire

Myadestes townsendi

3/5/2026Devil's Lake SP--East Bluff Trl and SNA1 observed

Red-shouldered Hawk

Buteo lineatus

3/3/2026Arena Boat Landing (Iowa Co.)1 observed

Golden Eagle

Aquila chrysaetos

3/2/2026Lohre yard1 observed

Eurasian Tree Sparrow

Passer montanus

3/1/2026Roesser Road3 observed

Common Raven

Corvus corax

3/1/2026Devil's Lake SP--East Bluff Trl and SNA1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

13/3/2026

Sandhill Crane

23/3/2026

Downy Woodpecker

23/3/2026

American Crow

33/3/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

13/3/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

23/3/2026

Eastern Bluebird

33/3/2026

American Robin

33/3/2026

American Tree Sparrow

183/3/2026

Dark-eyed Junco

123/3/2026

Northern Cardinal

23/3/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan fence posts and utility wires for perching raptors and kingbirds.

  2. 2

    Walk field edges at dawn when sparrows and grassland species are most vocal.

  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 Lower Wisconsin SR - Mazomanie Unit (dog trial grounds) for birding?
The best months to visit Lower Wisconsin SR - Mazomanie Unit (dog trial grounds) for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Lower Wisconsin SR - Mazomanie Unit (dog trial grounds)?
Notable species at Lower Wisconsin SR - Mazomanie Unit (dog trial grounds) include Mourning Dove, Sandhill Crane, Downy Woodpecker, American Crow, Black-capped Chickadee. The area supports grassland, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Lower Wisconsin SR - Mazomanie Unit (dog trial grounds)?
Birding at Lower Wisconsin SR - Mazomanie Unit (dog trial grounds) is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Lower Wisconsin SR - Mazomanie Unit (dog trial grounds)?
Lower Wisconsin SR - Mazomanie Unit (dog trial grounds) offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.