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
Hudsonian Godwit
Limosa haemastica
White-crowned Sparrow
Zonotrichia leucophrys
Palm Warbler
Setophaga palmarum
Ross's Goose
Anser rossii
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Wood Duck
Blue-winged Teal
Mallard
Green-winged Teal
Canvasback
Redhead
Ring-necked Duck
Greater Scaup
Lesser Scaup
Bufflehead
Red-breasted Merganser
Ruddy Duck
Rock Pigeon
Mourning Dove
American Coot
Sandhill Crane
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.
- 4
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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