Schlitz Audubon Nature Center
Wisconsin · Midwest
Easy
April-May, September-October
$5 adults
Open Tue-Sun, 9 AM - 5 PM
About This Location
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center is a productive birding destination in Wisconsin, with 266 species recorded on eBird. This grassland and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mourning Dove, and Cooper's Hawk 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
Trumpeter Swan
Cygnus buccinator
Horned Grebe
Podiceps auritus
Dark-eyed Junco (Oregon)
Junco hyemalis
Common Goldeneye x Hooded Merganser (hybrid)
Bucephala clangula x Lophodytes cucullatus
Killdeer
Charadrius vociferus
White-crowned Sparrow
Zonotrichia leucophrys
Northern Flicker
Colaptes auratus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mourning Dove
Cooper's Hawk
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
American Robin
House Sparrow
House Finch
American Goldfinch
American Tree Sparrow
Dark-eyed Junco
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Grackle
Northern Cardinal
Bufflehead
Red-breasted Merganser
Hairy Woodpecker
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan fence posts and utility wires for perching raptors and kingbirds.
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Walk field edges at dawn when sparrows and grassland species are most vocal.
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Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
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Bring insect repellent — wetland areas can have significant mosquito activity, especially in warmer months.
- 5
Waterproof boots are recommended as trails near marshes can be muddy, especially after rain.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Lake Michigan shore
- Doctors Park
- Fox Point
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