Vernon Marsh - Benson Avenue
Wisconsin · Midwest
About This Location
Vernon Marsh - Benson Avenue is a productive birding destination in Wisconsin, with 236 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Northern Pintail 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
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
Red Crossbill
Loxia curvirostra
Ring-necked Duck
Aythya collaris
Stilt Sandpiper
Calidris himantopus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Wood Duck
Blue-winged Teal
Mallard
Mourning Dove
Common Nighthawk
Common Gallinule
Sandhill Crane
Killdeer
Spotted Sandpiper
Semipalmated Sandpiper
Pied-billed Grebe
Least Bittern
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Eastern Phoebe
Eastern Kingbird
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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