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
White-crowned Sparrow
Zonotrichia leucophrys
Ross's Goose
Anser rossii
Palm Warbler
Setophaga palmarum
Swainson's Thrush
Catharus ustulatus
Purple Martin
Progne subis
Western Cattle-Egret
Ardea ibis
Northern House Wren
Troglodytes aedon
Harlequin Duck
Histrionicus histrionicus
Dark-eyed Junco (Oregon)
Junco hyemalis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Wood Duck
Mallard
Lesser Scaup
Bufflehead
Mourning Dove
American Coot
Sandhill Crane
American Woodcock
American Herring Gull
Turkey Vulture
Osprey
Bald Eagle
Downy Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Pileated Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
Tree Swallow
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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