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
Kelp Gull
Larus dominicanus
Lesser Scaup
Aythya affinis
Redhead
Aythya americana
Chestnut-sided Warbler
Setophaga pensylvanica
Forster's Tern
Sterna forsteri
Ring-necked Duck
Aythya collaris
Wilson's Snipe
Gallinago delicata
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Wild Turkey
Mourning Dove
Great Blue Heron
Red-headed Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Eastern Phoebe
Eastern Kingbird
Blue Jay
American Crow
Tufted Titmouse
Carolina Wren
Gray Catbird
American Robin
House Sparrow
American Goldfinch
Song Sparrow
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan fence posts and utility wires for perching raptors and kingbirds.
- 2
Walk field edges at dawn when sparrows and grassland species are most vocal.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
- 4
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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