Lower Yahara River Trail
Wisconsin · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Lower Yahara River Trail is a productive birding destination in Wisconsin, with 207 species recorded on eBird. This river/riparian habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Canvasback 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
Merlin
Falco columbarius
Swainson's Thrush
Catharus ustulatus
Greater Yellowlegs
Tringa melanoleuca
Yellow-throated Warbler
Setophaga dominica
Canvasback
Aythya valisineria
Yellow-breasted Chat
Icteria virens
Acadian Flycatcher
Empidonax virescens
Red-breasted Merganser
Mergus serrator
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
Spotted Sandpiper
American Herring Gull
Green Heron
American White Pelican
Red-headed Woodpecker
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Alder Flycatcher
Willow Flycatcher
Great Crested Flycatcher
Eastern Kingbird
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Blue Jay
Tree Swallow
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Barn Swallow
Birding Tips
- 1
Walk along the water slowly, scanning overhanging branches for kingfishers and warblers.
- 2
Check sandbars and gravel bars for shorebirds and terns.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
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