Urban Park birding habitat

Portage Park

Wisconsin · Midwest

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

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

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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

Lesser Black-backed Gull

Larus fuscus

4/18/2026Mathy Rd6 observed

Iceland Gull (Thayer's)

Larus glaucoides

4/18/2026Portage Park1 observed

Iceland Gull

Larus glaucoides

4/16/2026Brussels Rd and CTY K1 observed

Great Crested Flycatcher

Myiarchus crinitus

4/15/202654235, Sturgeon Bay US-WI 44.91186, -87.394561 observed

Henslow's Sparrow

Centronyx henslowii

4/13/2026UWC1 observed

Broad-winged Hawk

Buteo platypterus

4/9/2026Backyard2 observed

Chipping Sparrow

Spizella passerina

4/9/2026doorcountypaul home1 observed

White-throated Sparrow

Zonotrichia albicollis

4/6/2026Sevastopol, WI

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

24/18/2026

Blue-winged Teal

24/18/2026

Mallard

24/18/2026

Bufflehead

164/18/2026

Common Goldeneye

304/18/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

474/18/2026

Killdeer

14/18/2026

Bonaparte's Gull

434/18/2026

Ring-billed Gull

24/18/2026

American Herring Gull

54/18/2026

Caspian Tern

74/18/2026

Horned Grebe

144/18/2026

Common Loon

14/18/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

2004/18/2026

Northern Flicker

34/18/2026

Merlin

14/18/2026

American Goldfinch

24/18/2026

American Tree Sparrow

24/18/2026

Dark-eyed Junco

44/18/2026

Song Sparrow

24/18/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.

  2. 2

    Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.

  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 Portage Park for birding?
The best months to visit Portage Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Portage Park?
Notable species at Portage Park include Common Goldeneye, Common Merganser, Red-breasted Merganser, Mourning Dove, American Herring Gull. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Portage Park?
Birding at Portage Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Portage Park?
Portage Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.