Birding Guide for Wisconsin
Lakes, forests, wetlands, and northern wildlife
Birding highlights, common sightings, and the best places to look for birds in Wisconsin. Use the highlight list to start quickly, then work through the full guide for a broader local view.
Sightings
66
Species
10
Active Months
12
Category Overview
Birds across Wisconsin
This guide focuses on birdlife within Wisconsin's wider region guide, helping families explore common sightings, shoreline birds, forest species, and the places where birding is easier to begin.
Latest Sightings
Recent bird sightings in Wisconsin
A recent look at bird sightings across Wisconsin.
Sightings Map
See where bird sightings cluster
Start wide, then zoom in to see where bird sightings cluster across Wisconsin.
Top Highlights
Top 5 birds to see in Wisconsin
These birds are snapped the most across this region.
16 snaps
10 snaps
9 snaps
9 snaps
7 snaps
Places to Start
Best places for birding in Wisconsin
These place guides connect well with the birds covered in this region.
Wisconsin, US
Greenfield Park
You might spot White-Tailed Deer, Common Eastern Bumble Bee, and Mallard.
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Wisconsin, US
McKinley Park
You might spot Red-Belted Bumble Bee, Red-Breasted Merganser, and Mallard.
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Wisconsin, US
Rocky Arbor State Park
You might spot Partridgeberry, Bluebead Lily, and Cinnamon Fern.
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Minnesota, US
William O'Brien State Park
You might spot Rue Anemone, Eastern Skunk Cabbage, and Bloodroot.
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Full Guide
Full Wisconsin birds list
The complete ranked list for this guide, ordered by sightings count.
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Keep exploring Wisconsin
Switch from birding to flowers and bugs for a broader view of Wisconsin's wildlife and nature.
