UW Madison Arboretum - Gardner Marsh
Wisconsin · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
UW Madison Arboretum - Gardner Marsh is a productive birding destination in Wisconsin, with 200 species recorded on eBird. This wetland and forest habitat attracts Sandhill Crane, Bald Eagle, and Red-tailed Hawk among many others. Spring migration along the Mississippi and Central Flyways makes this a vital stopover for diverse species.
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Prothonotary Warbler
Protonotaria citrea
Yellow-throated Warbler
Setophaga dominica
White-crowned Sparrow
Zonotrichia leucophrys
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Sphyrapicus varius
Black-throated Green Warbler
Setophaga virens
Merlin
Falco columbarius
Swainson's Thrush
Catharus ustulatus
Greater Yellowlegs
Tringa melanoleuca
Canvasback
Aythya valisineria
Summer Tanager
Piranga rubra
Yellow-breasted Chat
Icteria virens
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Bald Eagle
Willow Flycatcher
Great Crested Flycatcher
Red-eyed Vireo
Tree Swallow
Northern House Wren
Gray Catbird
American Robin
Swamp Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Grackle
Northern Yellow Warbler
Mourning Dove
Virginia Rail
Great Blue Heron
Red-tailed Hawk
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Eastern Phoebe
Black-capped Chickadee
Birding Tips
- 1
Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.
- 2
Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
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