Rush Lake
Wisconsin · Midwest
About This Location
Rush Lake is a productive birding destination in Wisconsin, with 211 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts a wide variety of species 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
Acadian Flycatcher
Empidonax virescens
Northern Bobwhite
Colinus virginianus
Common Raven
Corvus corax
Swainson's Thrush
Catharus ustulatus
Common Tern
Sterna hirundo
Connecticut Warbler
Oporornis agilis
Carolina Wren
Thryothorus ludovicianus
Grasshopper Sparrow
Ammodramus savannarum
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Sandhill Crane
Green Heron
Great Egret
American White Pelican
Northern Flicker
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Willow Flycatcher
Great Crested Flycatcher
Blue Jay
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
Tree Swallow
Northern House Wren
Sedge Wren
European Starling
Gray Catbird
American Robin
Chipping Sparrow
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
- 2
Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
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