Grassland birding habitat

MMSD Dredge Material Management Facility

Wisconsin · Midwest

Habitat
GrasslandWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

MMSD Dredge Material Management Facility is a productive birding destination in Wisconsin, with 241 species recorded on eBird. This grassland and wetland habitat attracts a wide variety of species 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

Kelp Gull

Larus dominicanus

5/31/2026stakeout Kelp Gull, Milwaukee (2025)1 observed

Franklin's Gull

Leucophaeus pipixcan

5/31/20267820 N Fairchild Rd, Fox Point US-WI 43.15835, -87.907691 observed

Red-necked Grebe

Podiceps grisegena

5/31/2026Menomonee River PKWY #81 observed

Yellow-bellied Flycatcher

Empidonax flaviventris

5/31/202616290 W Crescent Dr, New Berlin US-WI 42.96841, -88.117321 observed

Dark-eyed Junco

Junco hyemalis

5/30/2026Lake Park (general)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Swainson's Thrush

15/31/2026

Ring-billed Gull

15/31/2026

American Robin

15/31/2026

House Sparrow

25/31/2026

House Finch

15/31/2026

Kelp Gull

15/31/2026

American Herring Gull

1105/31/2026

European Starling

55/31/2026

Song Sparrow

15/31/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

25/31/2026

Mallard

15/31/2026

Canada Goose

95/31/2026

Cliff Swallow

55/31/2026

Mourning Dove

45/31/2026

Killdeer

25/31/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

35/31/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

35/31/2026

Tree Swallow

35/31/2026

Cedar Waxwing

75/31/2026

Brown-headed Cowbird

15/31/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan fence posts and utility wires for perching raptors and kingbirds.

  2. 2

    Walk field edges at dawn when sparrows and grassland species are most vocal.

  3. 3

    Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit MMSD Dredge Material Management Facility for birding?
The best months to visit MMSD Dredge Material Management Facility for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at MMSD Dredge Material Management Facility?
Notable species at MMSD Dredge Material Management Facility include Eastern Meadowlark, Dickcissel, Grasshopper Sparrow, Northern Harrier, Bobolink. The area supports grassland, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at MMSD Dredge Material Management Facility?
Birding at MMSD Dredge Material Management Facility is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at MMSD Dredge Material Management Facility?
MMSD Dredge Material Management Facility offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.