Portage Park
Wisconsin · Midwest
About This Location
Portage Park is a productive birding destination in Wisconsin, with 217 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Common Goldeneye, Common Merganser, and Red-breasted Merganser among many others. Spring migration along the Mississippi and Central Flyways makes this a vital stopover for diverse species.
Location
Loading map...
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
Little Blue Heron
Egretta caerulea
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Streptopelia decaocto
Northern Mockingbird
Mimus polyglottos
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Killdeer
Ring-billed Gull
American Herring Gull
Caspian Tern
Double-crested Cormorant
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Red-eyed Vireo
Blue Jay
Northern House Wren
American Robin
Cedar Waxwing
Song Sparrow
American Redstart
Hooded Merganser
Spotted Sandpiper
Least Sandpiper
Gray Catbird
Common Grackle
Ovenbird
Common Yellowthroat
Birding Tips
- 1
Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.
- 2
Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
Amenities
More in Wisconsin
Wisconsin Birding Guide
Complete guide to birding in Wisconsin →