Grassland birding habitat

Seagull Bar State Natural Area

Wisconsin · Midwest

Habitat
GrasslandWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Seagull Bar State Natural Area is a productive birding destination in Wisconsin, with 216 species recorded on eBird. This grassland and wetland 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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Notable Species

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Dickcissel

Spiza americana

5/26/2026Seagull Bar SNA1 observed

American Pipit

Anthus rubescens

5/24/2026Seagull Bar SNA1 observed

Tufted Titmouse

Baeolophus bicolor

5/24/2026Peshtigo Harbor SWA--Peshtigo Pt./Pond Rd.1 observed

Connecticut Warbler

Oporornis agilis

5/24/2026Peninsula SP--Weborg Point1 observed

Red Knot

Calidris canutus

5/22/2026Seagull Bar SNA2 observed

Summer Tanager

Piranga rubra

5/20/2026Peninsula SP--Weborg Point1 observed

Lapland Longspur

Calcarius lapponicus

5/19/2026Seagull Bar SNA1 observed

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

Coccyzus americanus

5/19/2026Peninsula SP--Weborg Point1 observed

Eurasian Collared-Dove

Streptopelia decaocto

5/18/2026County I Ponds (Door Co.)1 observed

Long-tailed Duck

Clangula hyemalis

5/18/2026Roost150 observed

Brewster's Warbler (hybrid)

Vermivora chrysoptera x cyanoptera (F1 hybrid)

5/18/2026Peninsula SP--Weborg Point1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

25/29/2026

Mallard

15/29/2026

Common Merganser

25/29/2026

Mourning Dove

25/29/2026

Black-bellied Plover

25/29/2026

Killdeer

25/29/2026

Semipalmated Plover

45/29/2026

Ruddy Turnstone

25/29/2026

Dunlin

45/29/2026

Least Sandpiper

125/29/2026

Ring-billed Gull

75/29/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

15/29/2026

Great Blue Heron

15/29/2026

Song Sparrow

15/29/2026

Yellow-headed Blackbird

15/29/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

105/29/2026

Bonaparte's Gull

55/28/2026

Caspian Tern

45/28/2026

American White Pelican

15/28/2026

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

25/28/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan fence posts and utility wires for perching raptors and kingbirds.

  2. 2

    Walk field edges at dawn when sparrows and grassland species are most vocal.

  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 Seagull Bar State Natural Area for birding?
The best months to visit Seagull Bar State Natural Area for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Seagull Bar State Natural Area?
Notable species at Seagull Bar State Natural Area include Eastern Meadowlark, Dickcissel, Grasshopper Sparrow, Northern Harrier, Bobolink. The area supports grassland, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Seagull Bar State Natural Area?
Birding at Seagull Bar State Natural Area is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Seagull Bar State Natural Area?
Seagull Bar State Natural Area offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.