River/Riparian birding habitat

Wolf River Bottoms Wildlife Area - Herb Behnke Unit

Wisconsin · Midwest

Habitat
River/RiparianWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Wolf River Bottoms Wildlife Area - Herb Behnke Unit is a productive birding destination in Wisconsin, with 205 species recorded on eBird. This river/riparian and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Trumpeter Swan, and Mallard 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

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Black Tern

Chlidonias niger

7/16/2026Navarino SWA--Pike's Peak Flowage12 observed

Prothonotary Warbler

Protonotaria citrea

7/12/2026Mosquito Hill Nature Center1 observed

Brown Creeper

Certhia americana

7/12/2026Mosquito Hill Nature Center1 observed

Red-shouldered Hawk

Buteo lineatus

7/11/2026Mev's Dr, Shiocton US-WI 44.38193, -88.603305 observed

Winter Wren

Troglodytes hiemalis

7/7/2026Gordon Bubolz Nature Preserve 1 observed

Mourning Warbler

Geothlypis philadelphia

7/5/2026Deer creek state wildlife area1 observed

White-throated Sparrow

Zonotrichia albicollis

7/4/2026Gordon Bubolz Nature Preserve 1 observed

Black-and-white Warbler

Mniotilta varia

7/4/2026Gordon Bubolz Nature Preserve 1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

17/15/2026

American White Pelican

37/15/2026

Barn Swallow

27/15/2026

European Starling

37/15/2026

American Robin

37/15/2026

House Sparrow

27/15/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

127/15/2026

Indigo Bunting

17/15/2026

Canada Goose

257/15/2026

Wood Duck

307/15/2026

Common Gallinule

17/15/2026

Killdeer

17/15/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

67/15/2026

Black-crowned Night Heron

17/15/2026

Great Egret

507/15/2026

Great Blue Heron

27/15/2026

Tree Swallow

17/15/2026

Cliff Swallow

27/15/2026

Sedge Wren

17/15/2026

Marsh Wren

37/15/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Walk along the water slowly, scanning overhanging branches for kingfishers and warblers.

  2. 2

    Check sandbars and gravel bars for shorebirds and terns.

  3. 3

    Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Wolf River Bottoms Wildlife Area - Herb Behnke Unit for birding?
The best months to visit Wolf River Bottoms Wildlife Area - Herb Behnke Unit for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Wolf River Bottoms Wildlife Area - Herb Behnke Unit?
Notable species at Wolf River Bottoms Wildlife Area - Herb Behnke Unit include Canada Goose, Trumpeter Swan, Mallard, Mourning Dove, Sandhill Crane. The area supports river/riparian, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Wolf River Bottoms Wildlife Area - Herb Behnke Unit?
Birding at Wolf River Bottoms Wildlife Area - Herb Behnke Unit is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Wolf River Bottoms Wildlife Area - Herb Behnke Unit?
Wolf River Bottoms Wildlife Area - Herb Behnke Unit offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.