Grassland birding habitat

Mosquito Hill Nature Center

Wisconsin · Midwest

Habitat
GrasslandWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Mosquito Hill Nature Center is a productive birding destination in Wisconsin, with 209 species recorded on eBird. This grassland and wetland habitat attracts Mourning Dove, Cooper's Hawk, and Downy Woodpecker 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

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Ruffed Grouse

Bonasa umbellus

5/29/2026Mack SWA--Newton Blackmour State Trail1 observed

Tufted Titmouse

Baeolophus bicolor

5/28/2026Somewhere1 observed

Red-shouldered Hawk

Buteo lineatus

5/26/2026La Sage Bottoms1 observed

Least Bittern

Botaurus exilis

5/25/2026White Lake1 observed

Winter Wren

Troglodytes hiemalis

5/25/2026Gordon Bubolz Nature Preserve 1 observed

Yellow-bellied Flycatcher

Empidonax flaviventris

5/25/2026Gordon Bubolz Nature Preserve 1 observed

Prothonotary Warbler

Protonotaria citrea

5/25/2026Mukwa SWA3 observed

Common Raven

Corvus corax

5/24/2026Deltox Marsh SWA1 observed

Connecticut Warbler

Oporornis agilis

5/24/2026Mosquito Hill Nature Center2 observed

Purple Finch

Haemorhous purpureus

5/23/202650 Crab Apple Ct1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

5/31/2026

Sandhill Crane

5/31/2026

Bald Eagle

15/31/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

25/31/2026

Downy Woodpecker

15/31/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

15/31/2026

Northern Flicker

25/31/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

15/31/2026

Least Flycatcher

15/31/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

35/31/2026

Eastern Kingbird

25/31/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

15/31/2026

American Crow

5/31/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

5/31/2026

Tree Swallow

35/31/2026

Brown Creeper

35/31/2026

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

15/31/2026

Northern House Wren

15/31/2026

Eastern Bluebird

25/31/2026

American Robin

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 Mosquito Hill Nature Center for birding?
The best months to visit Mosquito Hill Nature Center for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Mosquito Hill Nature Center?
Notable species at Mosquito Hill Nature Center include Mourning Dove, Cooper's Hawk, Downy Woodpecker, Black-capped Chickadee, Tufted Titmouse. The area supports grassland, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Mosquito Hill Nature Center?
Birding at Mosquito Hill Nature Center is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Mosquito Hill Nature Center?
Mosquito Hill Nature Center offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.