South Metro Pier (Oak Creek)
Wisconsin · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
South Metro Pier (Oak Creek) is a productive birding destination in Wisconsin, with 220 species recorded on eBird. This coastal and river/riparian habitat attracts Canada Goose, Redhead, and Common Goldeneye 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
Horned Grebe
Podiceps auritus
Chipping Sparrow
Spizella passerina
Dark-eyed Junco (Oregon)
Junco hyemalis
Killdeer
Charadrius vociferus
Cackling Goose
Branta hutchinsii
American Wigeon
Mareca americana
Snow Goose
Anser caerulescens
Green-winged Teal
Anas crecca
Ross's Goose
Anser rossii
White-crowned Sparrow
Zonotrichia leucophrys
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Redhead
Common Goldeneye
Hooded Merganser
Red-breasted Merganser
Bald Eagle
American Crow
Red-winged Blackbird
Birding Tips
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Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
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Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
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Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
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