Mequon Nature Preserve
Wisconsin · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Mequon Nature Preserve is a productive birding destination in Wisconsin, with 236 species recorded on eBird. This grassland and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, American Crow, and European Starling among many others. Spring migration along the Mississippi and Central Flyways makes this a vital stopover for diverse species.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Swainson's Thrush (Olive-backed)
Catharus ustulatus
Magnolia Warbler
Setophaga magnolia
Kelp Gull
Larus dominicanus
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Larus fuscus
Peregrine Falcon (North American)
Falco peregrinus
Broad-winged Hawk
Buteo platypterus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Mourning Dove
Virginia Rail
Killdeer
Ring-billed Gull
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
American Kestrel
Great Crested Flycatcher
Eastern Kingbird
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Red-eyed Vireo
Blue Jay
Black-capped Chickadee
Tree Swallow
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Barn Swallow
White-breasted Nuthatch
European Starling
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan fence posts and utility wires for perching raptors and kingbirds.
- 2
Walk field edges at dawn when sparrows and grassland species are most vocal.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
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