Yellowstone Lake State Park
Wisconsin · Midwest
About This Location
Yellowstone Lake State Park is a productive birding destination in Wisconsin, with 246 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Hooded Merganser among many others. Spring migration along the Mississippi and Central Flyways makes this a vital stopover for diverse species.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Western Meadowlark
Sturnella neglecta
Upland Sandpiper
Bartramia longicauda
Gray Catbird
Dumetella carolinensis
Spotted Sandpiper
Actitis macularius
Northern House Wren
Troglodytes aedon
Broad-winged Hawk
Buteo platypterus
Henslow's Sparrow
Centronyx henslowii
Ross's Goose
Anser rossii
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Wood Duck
Blue-winged Teal
Mallard
Green-winged Teal
Mourning Dove
Sandhill Crane
Double-crested Cormorant
Green Heron
American White Pelican
Turkey Vulture
Osprey
Bald Eagle
Belted Kingfisher
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Downy Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Blue Jay
Black-capped Chickadee
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
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Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
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Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
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