Point Beach State Forest
Wisconsin · Midwest
About This Location
Point Beach State Forest is a productive birding destination in Wisconsin, with 213 species recorded on eBird. This coastal and forest habitat attracts Great Horned Owl, Canada Goose, and Greater Scaup among many others. Spring migration along the Mississippi and Central Flyways makes this a vital stopover for diverse species.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Pine Siskin
Spinus pinus
Canvasback
Aythya valisineria
Glaucous Gull
Larus hyperboreus
Magnolia Warbler
Setophaga magnolia
Purple Finch
Haemorhous purpureus
Baird's Sandpiper
Calidris bairdii
Franklin's Gull
Leucophaeus pipixcan
Little Gull
Hydrocoloeus minutus
White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
American White Pelican
Mourning Dove
Chimney Swift
Ring-billed Gull
American Herring Gull
Northern Flicker
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Eastern Phoebe
Red-eyed Vireo
Blue Jay
Barn Swallow
Gray Catbird
Wood Thrush
American Robin
Cedar Waxwing
Chipping Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Eastern Towhee
Red-winged Blackbird
Ovenbird
Birding Tips
- 1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
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Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
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Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
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