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
Canvasback
Aythya valisineria
Black-throated Green Warbler
Setophaga virens
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Setophaga coronata
White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
American Wigeon
Mareca americana
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Wood Duck
Mallard
Green-winged Teal
Redhead
Lesser Scaup
Hooded Merganser
Rock Pigeon
Mourning Dove
Chimney Swift
Sandhill Crane
Killdeer
Wilson's Phalarope
Spotted Sandpiper
Greater Yellowlegs
Least Sandpiper
Pectoral Sandpiper
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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