Lower Wisconsin SR - Mazomanie Unit (dog trial grounds)

Wisconsin · Midwest

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Habitat

GrasslandWetland

Best Seasons

Spring Fall

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

Mourning Dove Sandhill Crane Downy Woodpecker American Crow Black-capped Chickadee

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Lark Sparrow

Chondestes grammacus

5/31/2026Walking Iron County Park4 observed

Acadian Flycatcher

Empidonax virescens

5/31/2026Gibraltar Rock SNA1 observed

Bell's Vireo

Vireo bellii

5/31/2026Sauk Prairie Recreation Area1 observed

Canvasback

Aythya valisineria

5/31/2026Black Earth Creek Natural Resource Area (Black Earth Creek Headwaters)1 observed

Louisiana Waterthrush

Parkesia motacilla

5/31/2026Blue Mounds SP (Dane Co)1 observed

Yellow-breasted Chat

Icteria virens

5/31/2026Mazomanie Oak Barrens SNA2 observed

Pine Warbler

Setophaga pinus

5/31/2026Mazomanie Oak Barrens SNA1 observed

Summer Tanager

Piranga rubra

5/31/2026Parfrey's Glen SNA1 observed

Common Raven

Corvus corax

5/31/2026South Bluff/Devil's Nose SNA2 observed

Worm-eating Warbler

Helmitheros vermivorum

5/31/2026South Bluff/Devil's Nose SNA1 observed

Blue Grosbeak

Passerina caerulea

5/31/2026Sauk Prairie Recreation Area1 observed

Upland Sandpiper

Bartramia longicauda

5/31/2026Thomson Memorial Prairie (Dane Co.)2 observed

Western Meadowlark

Sturnella neglecta

5/30/2026Beaver/Fen/Roeser Rd.1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

25/29/2026

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

15/29/2026

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

15/29/2026

Turkey Vulture

25/29/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

15/29/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

25/29/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

35/29/2026

Alder Flycatcher

15/29/2026

Willow Flycatcher

45/29/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

15/29/2026

Eastern Kingbird

15/29/2026

Bell's Vireo

55/29/2026

Yellow-throated Vireo

15/29/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

15/29/2026

Blue Jay

15/29/2026

American Crow

15/29/2026

Tree Swallow

15/29/2026

Northern House Wren

35/29/2026

Gray Catbird

35/29/2026

Brown Thrasher

15/29/2026

Birding Tips

1
Scan fence posts and utility wires for perching raptors and kingbirds.
2
Walk field edges at dawn when sparrows and grassland species are most vocal.
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 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.