Wehr Nature Center
Wisconsin · Midwest
Easy
April-May, September-October
Free
Trails: dawn to dusk daily; Center: 8 AM - 4:30 PM
About This Location
Wehr Nature Center is a productive birding destination in Wisconsin, with 228 species recorded on eBird. This grassland and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Mourning Dove 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
Orange-crowned Warbler
Leiothlypis celata
Northern Saw-whet Owl
Aegolius acadicus
Least Bittern
Botaurus exilis
Kelp Gull
Larus dominicanus
Franklin's Gull
Leucophaeus pipixcan
Red-necked Grebe
Podiceps grisegena
Yellow-bellied Flycatcher
Empidonax flaviventris
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Wild Turkey
Mourning Dove
Green Heron
Downy Woodpecker
Blue Jay
Tree Swallow
Eastern Bluebird
American Goldfinch
Baltimore Oriole
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Grackle
Northern Cardinal
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Indigo Bunting
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Black-capped Chickadee
White-breasted Nuthatch
Birding Tips
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Scan fence posts and utility wires for perching raptors and kingbirds.
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Walk field edges at dawn when sparrows and grassland species are most vocal.
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Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
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Bring insect repellent — wetland areas can have significant mosquito activity, especially in warmer months.
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Waterproof boots are recommended as trails near marshes can be muddy, especially after rain.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Whitnall Park
- Boerner Botanical Gardens
- Root River Parkway
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