Thompson's West End Park
Wisconsin · Midwest
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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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Red Crossbill (Ponderosa Pine or type 2)
Loxia curvirostra
House Finch
Haemorhous mexicanus
Red Crossbill (Douglas-fir or type 4)
Loxia curvirostra
Sanderling
Calidris alba
Green-winged Teal
Anas crecca
Baird's Sandpiper
Calidris bairdii
Tennessee Warbler
Leiothlypis peregrina
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mourning Dove
Merlin
Blue Jay
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
Red-breasted Nuthatch
Northern House Wren
American Robin
American Goldfinch
Song Sparrow
Eastern Towhee
Red-winged Blackbird
Northern Cardinal
Ring-billed Gull
Hairy Woodpecker
Red-eyed Vireo
Cedar Waxwing
Common Grackle
American Redstart
Northern Yellow Warbler
Birding Tips
- 1
Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.
- 2
Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
Amenities
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