Lake birding habitat

Lulu Lake Preserve

Wisconsin · Midwest

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Lulu Lake Preserve is a productive birding destination in Wisconsin, with 217 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Hooded Merganser 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

Brewer's Blackbird

Euphagus cyanocephalus

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

Gray Catbird

Dumetella carolinensis

4/17/2026W941 Bell School Road, East Troy, Wisconsin, US (42.798, -88.349)1 observed

Trumpeter Swan

Cygnus buccinator

4/16/202627420 Plank Road, Burlington, Wisconsin, US (42.726, -88.163)3 observed

Evening Grosbeak

Hesperiphona vespertina

4/16/2026Ottawa, WI1 observed

Caspian Tern

Hydroprogne caspia

4/14/2026Vernon Marsh--Benson Ave.2 observed

Broad-winged Hawk

Buteo platypterus

4/13/2026Hartland Marsh- Dead End Trail1 observed

Northern House Wren

Troglodytes aedon

4/13/2026Retzer Nature Center1 observed

Blue-headed Vireo

Vireo solitarius

4/13/2026County Trunk Highway Zz, Dousman, Wisconsin, US (42.941, -88.444)1 observed

Palm Warbler

Setophaga palmarum

4/13/2026Our Wooded Yard1 observed

Henslow's Sparrow

Centronyx henslowii

4/13/2026Ice Age Trail--Hwy N to Hwy 591 observed

Black-necked Stilt

Himantopus mexicanus

4/13/2026Prince’s Point SWA--Hwy. 1068 observed

Townsend's Solitaire

Myadestes townsendi

4/13/2026S4W32726 Government Hill Rd, Delafield US-WI 43.03150, -88.397361 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

14/16/2026

Mallard

14/16/2026

Sandhill Crane

24/16/2026

Wilson's Snipe

14/16/2026

Turkey Vulture

54/16/2026

Osprey

24/16/2026

Northern Flicker

34/16/2026

Blue Jay

24/16/2026

American Robin

124/16/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

84/16/2026

Northern Cardinal

24/16/2026

Mourning Dove

14/14/2026

Killdeer

14/14/2026

Great Blue Heron

24/14/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

14/14/2026

Downy Woodpecker

24/14/2026

American Crow

44/14/2026

Golden-crowned Kinglet

14/14/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

24/14/2026

Brown Thrasher

14/14/2026

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 Lulu Lake Preserve for birding?
The best months to visit Lulu Lake Preserve for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Lulu Lake Preserve?
Notable species at Lulu Lake Preserve include Canada Goose, Mallard, Hooded Merganser, Sandhill Crane, Red-tailed Hawk. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Lulu Lake Preserve?
Birding at Lulu Lake Preserve is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Lulu Lake Preserve?
Lulu Lake Preserve offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.