Grassland birding habitat

Point au Sable Natural Area

Wisconsin · Midwest

Habitat
GrasslandWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Point au Sable Natural Area is a productive birding destination in Wisconsin, with 226 species recorded on eBird. This grassland and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mourning Dove, 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

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Acadian Flycatcher

Empidonax virescens

7/16/2026L. H. Barkhausen Waterfowl Preserve1 observed

Ring-necked Duck

Aythya collaris

7/12/2026Cat Island Causeway (restricted access)1 observed

Dunlin

Calidris alpina

7/9/2026Ken Euers Nature Area1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

907/19/2026

Northern Shoveler

37/19/2026

American Wigeon

17/19/2026

Mallard

807/19/2026

Mourning Dove

27/19/2026

Killdeer

27/19/2026

Semipalmated Plover

17/19/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

357/19/2026

Lesser Yellowlegs

27/19/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

67/19/2026

Ring-billed Gull

3007/19/2026

American Herring Gull

1007/19/2026

Caspian Tern

37/19/2026

Forster's Tern

67/19/2026

Common Tern

527/19/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

257/19/2026

Great Egret

47/19/2026

Great Blue Heron

97/19/2026

American White Pelican

7007/19/2026

Bald Eagle

27/19/2026

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 Point au Sable Natural Area for birding?
The best months to visit Point au Sable Natural Area for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Point au Sable Natural Area?
Notable species at Point au Sable Natural Area include Canada Goose, Mourning Dove, American Herring Gull, Bald Eagle, Red-tailed Hawk. The area supports grassland, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Point au Sable Natural Area?
Birding at Point au Sable Natural Area is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Point au Sable Natural Area?
Point au Sable Natural Area offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.