Urban Park birding habitat

North Point Park

Wisconsin · Midwest

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

North Point Park is a productive birding destination in Wisconsin, with 230 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Bufflehead, Ring-billed Gull, and American Herring Gull 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

Little Gull

Hydrocoloeus minutus

5/31/2026South Side Municipal Beach1 observed

Upland Sandpiper

Bartramia longicauda

5/31/2026South Taylor Drive, Sheboygan, Wisconsin, US (43.686, -87.756)1 observed

White-eyed Vireo

Vireo griseus

5/30/2026Kohler-Andrae SP--Black River Trails1 observed

Carolina Wren

Thryothorus ludovicianus

5/30/2026Henry Mueller Family Conservancy1 observed

Great Tit

Parus major

5/30/2026Henry Mueller Family Conservancy1 observed

Franklin's Gull

Leucophaeus pipixcan

5/30/2026Kohler-Andrae SP1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Chimney Swift

25/31/2026

Dunlin

75/31/2026

White-rumped Sandpiper

65/31/2026

Semipalmated Sandpiper

15/31/2026

Ring-billed Gull

2505/31/2026

American Herring Gull

205/31/2026

Lesser Black-backed Gull

45/31/2026

Caspian Tern

15/31/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

75/31/2026

American White Pelican

255/31/2026

American Goldfinch

15/31/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

25/31/2026

Common Grackle

45/31/2026

Northern Cardinal

15/31/2026

American Robin

15/30/2026

Mallard

65/30/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

35/30/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

15/30/2026

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

55/30/2026

Barn Swallow

255/30/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.

  2. 2

    Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.

  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 North Point Park for birding?
The best months to visit North Point Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at North Point Park?
Notable species at North Point Park include Bufflehead, Ring-billed Gull, American Herring Gull, Glaucous Gull, Iceland Gull. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at North Point Park?
Birding at North Point Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at North Point Park?
North Point Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.