Tenney Park

Wisconsin · Midwest

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Tenney Park is a productive birding destination in Wisconsin, with 207 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, 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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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

3/6/2026Vilas Park2 observed

Barrow's Goldeneye

Bucephala islandica

3/6/2026Tenney Park1 observed

Iceland Gull (Thayer's)

Larus glaucoides

3/5/2026McDaniel Park1 observed

Wilson's Snipe

Gallinago delicata

3/5/2026Yahara Heights County Park/Cherokee Marsh Natural Resource Area—West Trailhead1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

503/6/2026

Mallard

453/6/2026

Common Goldeneye

403/6/2026

Common Merganser

143/6/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

13/6/2026

Killdeer

13/6/2026

American Robin

33/6/2026

House Finch

23/6/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

33/6/2026

Northern Cardinal

13/6/2026

Lesser Scaup

53/6/2026

Hooded Merganser

23/6/2026

American Herring Gull

33/6/2026

Downy Woodpecker

13/6/2026

European Starling

33/6/2026

Common Grackle

93/6/2026

Ring-billed Gull

33/6/2026

House Sparrow

103/6/2026

Rock Pigeon

23/6/2026

Mourning Dove

23/6/2026

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