Manitowoc Lakefront
Wisconsin · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
Free
Open daily
About This Location
Manitowoc Lakefront is a productive birding destination in Wisconsin, with 298 species recorded on eBird. This grassland and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and American Black Duck 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
Purple Finch
Haemorhous purpureus
Baird's Sandpiper
Calidris bairdii
Franklin's Gull
Leucophaeus pipixcan
Little Gull
Hydrocoloeus minutus
White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Canvasback
Lesser Scaup
Rock Pigeon
Mourning Dove
Chimney Swift
Sandhill Crane
Killdeer
Semipalmated Plover
Hudsonian Whimbrel
Wilson's Phalarope
Ruddy Turnstone
Dunlin
White-rumped Sandpiper
Semipalmated Sandpiper
Bonaparte's Gull
Ring-billed Gull
American Herring Gull
Caspian Tern
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan fence posts and utility wires for perching raptors and kingbirds.
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Walk field edges at dawn when sparrows and grassland species are most vocal.
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Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
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Bring insect repellent — wetland areas can have significant mosquito activity, especially in warmer months.
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Waterproof boots are recommended as trails near marshes can be muddy, especially after rain.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Manitowoc Harbor
- Wisconsin Maritime Museum
- Silver Creek Park
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