Root River PKWY #13
Wisconsin · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Root River PKWY #13 is a productive birding destination in Wisconsin, with 201 species recorded on eBird. This river/riparian habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and American Black Duck 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
Red Crossbill
Loxia curvirostra
Trumpeter Swan
Cygnus buccinator
Greater Scaup
Aythya marila
Horned Grebe
Podiceps auritus
Chipping Sparrow
Spizella passerina
Dark-eyed Junco (Oregon)
Junco hyemalis
Blue-winged Teal
Spatula discors
Killdeer
Charadrius vociferus
Cackling Goose
Branta hutchinsii
American Wigeon
Mareca americana
Snow Goose
Anser caerulescens
Green-winged Teal
Anas crecca
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Northern Shoveler
Mallard
Hooded Merganser
Sandhill Crane
Bald Eagle
Mute Swan
Gadwall
American Black Duck
Northern Pintail
Ring-necked Duck
Mourning Dove
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
American Crow
Horned Lark
American Robin
American Goldfinch
Dark-eyed Junco
Birding Tips
- 1
Walk along the water slowly, scanning overhanging branches for kingfishers and warblers.
- 2
Check sandbars and gravel bars for shorebirds and terns.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
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