Milwaukee Harbor
Wisconsin · Midwest
About This Location
Milwaukee Harbor is a productive birding destination in Wisconsin, with 202 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Canada Goose, Lesser Scaup, and Common Goldeneye 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
Merlin
Falco columbarius
Kelp Gull
Larus dominicanus
Red-shouldered Hawk
Buteo lineatus
Lesser Scaup
Aythya affinis
Pine Siskin
Spinus pinus
Great Black-backed Gull
Larus marinus
Broad-winged Hawk
Buteo platypterus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Mourning Dove
Ring-billed Gull
American Herring Gull
Double-crested Cormorant
Tree Swallow
European Starling
House Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Grackle
Birding Tips
- 1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
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Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
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Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
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