Urban Park birding habitat

Samuel Myers Park

Wisconsin · Midwest

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Samuel Myers Park is a productive birding destination in Wisconsin, with 239 species recorded on eBird. This urban park 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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Notable Species

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Neotropic Cormorant

Nannopterum brasilianum

7/18/2026North Point Marina--south end1 observed

Hudsonian Whimbrel

Numenius hudsonicus

7/18/2026Illinois Beach SP (North Unit)--Sand Pond and Beach Access Trails3 observed

Yellow-breasted Chat

Icteria virens

7/15/2026Richard Bong SRA--Red Trail1 observed

Alder Flycatcher

Empidonax alnorum

7/15/2026Richard Bong SRA--Red Trail1 observed

Common Loon

Gavia immer

7/14/2026Hosah Park1 observed

Forster's Tern

Sterna forsteri

7/14/2026Oak Creek Outlet to Lake Michigan6 observed

Bell's Vireo

Vireo bellii

7/13/2026Illinois Beach SP (North Unit)--general1 observed

Lesser Scaup

Aythya affinis

7/11/2026Oak Creek Outlet to Lake Michigan1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Northern House Wren

17/6/2026

House Finch

27/6/2026

Canada Goose

257/6/2026

Mallard

17/6/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

17/6/2026

Ring-billed Gull

57/6/2026

American Herring Gull

207/6/2026

Caspian Tern

17/6/2026

Northern Flicker

17/6/2026

Barn Swallow

57/6/2026

European Starling

17/6/2026

American Robin

17/6/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

107/6/2026

Common Grackle

27/6/2026

Northern Cardinal

17/6/2026

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 Samuel Myers Park for birding?
The best months to visit Samuel Myers Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Samuel Myers Park?
Notable species at Samuel Myers Park include Canada Goose, Mallard, American Black Duck, Bufflehead, Common Goldeneye. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Samuel Myers Park?
Birding at Samuel Myers Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Samuel Myers Park?
Samuel Myers Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.