UW Madison Arboretum
Wisconsin · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
Free
Open daily, 7 AM - 10 PM
About This Location
UW Madison Arboretum is a productive birding destination in Wisconsin, with 249 species recorded on eBird. This forest and urban park habitat attracts Greater White-fronted Goose, Canada Goose, and Wild Turkey 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
Prothonotary Warbler
Protonotaria citrea
Bell's Vireo
Vireo bellii
Brown Creeper
Certhia americana
Black-throated Green Warbler
Setophaga virens
Yellow-throated Warbler
Setophaga dominica
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Sphyrapicus varius
White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
Nashville Warbler
Leiothlypis ruficapilla
Palm Warbler
Setophaga palmarum
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Setophaga coronata
Common Loon
Gavia immer
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
Turkey Vulture
Red-tailed Hawk
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Willow Flycatcher
Eastern Phoebe
Great Crested Flycatcher
Eastern Kingbird
Yellow-throated Vireo
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Red-eyed Vireo
Blue Jay
Black-capped Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
Tree Swallow
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Birding Tips
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Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
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Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
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Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
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This urban green space acts as a migrant trap — birds concentrate here during migration, especially after overnight flights.
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Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Curtis Prairie
- Lake Wingra
- University of Wisconsin campus
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