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
Ross's Goose
Anser rossii
Red Crossbill
Loxia curvirostra
Greater Scaup
Aythya marila
Horned Grebe
Podiceps auritus
Chipping Sparrow
Spizella passerina
Dark-eyed Junco (Oregon)
Junco hyemalis
Blue-winged Teal
Spatula discors
Killdeer
Charadrius vociferus
Cackling Goose
Branta hutchinsii
American Wigeon
Mareca americana
Snow Goose
Anser caerulescens
Green-winged Teal
Anas crecca
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Mourning Dove
American Herring Gull
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Blue Jay
Tufted Titmouse
American Robin
Cedar Waxwing
Pine Siskin
American Goldfinch
Dark-eyed Junco
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Grackle
Northern Cardinal
Black-capped Chickadee
White-breasted Nuthatch
Eastern Bluebird
Birding Tips
- 1
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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