Vernon Marsh
Wisconsin · Midwest
About This Location
Vernon Marsh is a productive birding destination in Wisconsin, with 209 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts a wide variety of species 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
Orange-crowned Warbler
Leiothlypis celata
Northern Saw-whet Owl
Aegolius acadicus
Least Bittern
Botaurus exilis
Yellow-breasted Chat
Icteria virens
Yellow-bellied Flycatcher
Empidonax flaviventris
Brewer's Blackbird
Euphagus cyanocephalus
Eastern Whip-poor-will
Antrostomus vociferus
Ring-necked Duck
Aythya collaris
Stilt Sandpiper
Calidris himantopus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mallard
Wild Turkey
Mourning Dove
Sandhill Crane
Great Blue Heron
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Eastern Phoebe
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Blue Jay
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Gray Catbird
Eastern Bluebird
American Robin
American Goldfinch
Chipping Sparrow
Field Sparrow
Vesper Sparrow
Henslow's Sparrow
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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