Urban Park birding habitat

Thompson's West End Park

Wisconsin · Midwest

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Thompson's West End Park is a productive birding destination in Wisconsin, with 222 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Pileated Woodpecker, Blue Jay, and American Crow 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

Pine Warbler

Setophaga pinus

4/18/2026Niemisto Road1 observed

Bobolink

Dolichonyx oryzivorus

4/18/2026Beaver Pond Trail:Cabin3 observed

Eastern Kingbird

Tyrannus tyrannus

4/18/2026Beaver Pond Trail:Cabin1 observed

Greater White-fronted Goose

Anser albifrons

4/18/2026Long Bridge/Head of the bay, Ashland2 observed

Cackling Goose

Branta hutchinsii

4/18/2026**9th Ave1 observed

Chipping Sparrow

Spizella passerina

4/16/2026home1 observed

Snowy Owl

Bubo scandiacus

4/16/2026Long Bridge/Head of the bay, Ashland1 observed

House Finch

Haemorhous mexicanus

4/16/202611th Ave E, Ashland-yard1 observed

Savannah Sparrow

Passerculus sandwichensis

4/15/2026My yard1 observed

Red-tailed Hawk (abieticola)

Buteo jamaicensis

4/12/2026**9th Ave3 observed

Dunlin

Calidris alpina

4/10/2026Long Bridge/Head of the bay, Ashland3 observed

Pine Grosbeak

Pinicola enucleator

4/6/2026Sioux River Farm1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

594/15/2026

American Wigeon

14/15/2026

Common Goldeneye

154/15/2026

Common Merganser

104/15/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

24/15/2026

Sandhill Crane

24/15/2026

Killdeer

24/15/2026

Ring-billed Gull

104/15/2026

Belted Kingfisher

24/15/2026

American Robin

14/15/2026

Pine Siskin

24/15/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

24/15/2026

Yellow-rumped Warbler

14/15/2026

Rock Pigeon

14/7/2026

Mourning Dove

14/7/2026

Merlin

14/7/2026

Blue Jay

24/7/2026

American Crow

34/7/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

24/7/2026

Red-breasted Nuthatch

24/7/2026

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 Thompson's West End Park for birding?
The best months to visit Thompson's West End Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Thompson's West End Park?
Notable species at Thompson's West End Park include Pileated Woodpecker, Blue Jay, American Crow, European Starling, Pine Grosbeak. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Thompson's West End Park?
Birding at Thompson's West End Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Thompson's West End Park?
Thompson's West End Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.