Grassland birding habitat

Peninsula State Park - Weborg Point

Wisconsin · Midwest

Habitat
GrasslandWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Peninsula State Park - Weborg Point is a productive birding destination in Wisconsin, with 222 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

Swainson's Thrush

Catharus ustulatus

5/31/2026Newport SP1 observed

Anhinga

Anhinga anhinga

5/26/2026Sister Bay Waterfront Park and Marina1 observed

Dickcissel

Spiza americana

5/26/2026Seagull Bar SNA1 observed

American Pipit

Anthus rubescens

5/24/2026Seagull Bar SNA1 observed

Connecticut Warbler

Oporornis agilis

5/24/2026Peninsula SP--Weborg Point1 observed

Red Knot

Calidris canutus

5/22/2026Seagull Bar SNA2 observed

Summer Tanager

Piranga rubra

5/20/2026Peninsula SP--Weborg Point1 observed

Lapland Longspur

Calcarius lapponicus

5/19/2026Seagull Bar SNA1 observed

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

Coccyzus americanus

5/19/2026Peninsula SP--Weborg Point1 observed

White-eyed Vireo

Vireo griseus

5/19/2026Baileys Harbor Point1 observed

Bufflehead

Bucephala albeola

5/18/2026North Bay Drive1 observed

Eurasian Collared-Dove

Streptopelia decaocto

5/18/2026County I Ponds (Door Co.)1 observed

Brewster's Warbler (hybrid)

Vermivora chrysoptera x cyanoptera (F1 hybrid)

5/18/2026Peninsula SP--Weborg Point1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

25/30/2026

Mallard

45/30/2026

Common Merganser

25/30/2026

Killdeer

15/30/2026

American Herring Gull

15/30/2026

Caspian Tern

15/30/2026

Green Heron

15/30/2026

Great Egret

15/30/2026

American White Pelican

15/30/2026

Red-headed Woodpecker

15/30/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

15/30/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

15/30/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

15/30/2026

Eastern Kingbird

15/30/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

55/30/2026

Blue Jay

15/30/2026

American Crow

25/30/2026

Common Raven

15/30/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

15/30/2026

Red-breasted Nuthatch

15/30/2026

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 Peninsula State Park - Weborg Point for birding?
The best months to visit Peninsula State Park - Weborg Point for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Peninsula State Park - Weborg Point?
Notable species at Peninsula State Park - Weborg Point include Eastern Meadowlark, Dickcissel, Grasshopper Sparrow, Northern Harrier, Bobolink. The area supports grassland, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Peninsula State Park - Weborg Point?
Birding at Peninsula State Park - Weborg Point is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Peninsula State Park - Weborg Point?
Peninsula State Park - Weborg Point offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.