Wyalusing State Park

Wisconsin · Midwest

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Habitat

GrasslandWetland

Best Seasons

Spring Fall

Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Wyalusing State Park is a productive birding destination in Wisconsin, with 232 species recorded on eBird. This grassland and wetland habitat attracts Trumpeter Swan, Sandhill Crane, and Bald Eagle 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

Trumpeter Swan Sandhill Crane Bald Eagle Red-bellied Woodpecker Downy Woodpecker

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Yellow-breasted Chat

Icteria virens

5/29/2026Wyalusing SP--Park Entrance/Prairie1 observed

Summer Tanager

Piranga rubra

5/29/2026Yellow River State Forest (general location--please consider using a more specific location)1 observed

Yellow-bellied Flycatcher

Empidonax flaviventris

5/28/2026Wyalusing SP--Cathedral Tree Drive/Mississippi Ridge Trail Loop1 observed

Veery

Catharus fuscescens

5/25/2026Imperial Avenue, McGregor, Iowa, US (43.08, -91.258)

White-throated Sparrow

Zonotrichia albicollis

5/22/2026Effigy Mounds NM

Winter Wren

Troglodytes hiemalis

5/21/2026Wyalusing SP--Wisconsin Ridge Campground1 observed

Hudsonian Whimbrel

Numenius hudsonicus

5/20/2026Whimbrel1 observed

White-rumped Sandpiper

Calidris fuscicollis

5/20/2026Wyalusing SP (general)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Eastern Phoebe

15/31/2026

Eastern Bluebird

15/31/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

15/31/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

25/31/2026

Acadian Flycatcher

35/31/2026

Wood Thrush

25/31/2026

American Robin

15/31/2026

American Redstart

25/31/2026

Cerulean Warbler

15/31/2026

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

15/31/2026

Turkey Vulture

15/31/2026

Bald Eagle

15/31/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

35/31/2026

Yellow-throated Vireo

25/31/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

15/31/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

35/31/2026

Cliff Swallow

15/31/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

15/31/2026

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

15/31/2026

Northern House Wren

25/31/2026

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.

Amenities

Parking

Restrooms

Trails

Visitor Center

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Birding Guides

Fall Bird Migration Guide

10 min read

Where to See Bald Eagles

11 min read

Bird Identification: The Four Keys

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Wyalusing State Park for birding?▼

The best months to visit Wyalusing State Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.

What birds can I see at Wyalusing State Park?▼

Notable species at Wyalusing State Park include Trumpeter Swan, Sandhill Crane, Bald Eagle, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Downy Woodpecker. The area supports grassland, wetland habitats.

How difficult is birding at Wyalusing State Park?▼

Birding at Wyalusing State Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.

What amenities are available at Wyalusing State Park?▼

Wyalusing State Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.