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
Orange-crowned Warbler
Leiothlypis celata
Northern Saw-whet Owl
Aegolius acadicus
Least Bittern
Botaurus exilis
Kelp Gull
Larus dominicanus
Red-necked Grebe
Podiceps grisegena
Yellow-bellied Flycatcher
Empidonax flaviventris
Franklin's Gull
Leucophaeus pipixcan
Dark-eyed Junco
Junco hyemalis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mallard
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
Semipalmated Plover
Spotted Sandpiper
Dunlin
White-rumped Sandpiper
Semipalmated Sandpiper
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Turkey Vulture
Bald Eagle
Willow Flycatcher
Horned Lark
Tree Swallow
Cliff Swallow
Eastern Bluebird
Savannah Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Canada Goose
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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