Wisconsin DNR Endangered Resource Program has developed a
series of 5 highway-based viewing guides that each highlight
a unique regional ecosystem. This area of Western
Wisconsin covers the Mississippi/Chippewa Rivers and the
Lake Superior/Northwoods Birding and Nature Trail.
The guides are available from
Http://www.travelwisconsin.com
or by calling 1-800-432-8747.
There
are many local birding hotspots, for more information
ask your inn keeper. The list below is organized
by county.
Barron
Bear Lake Sedge Meadow State Natural Area west of Haugen
www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/land/er/sna
Hemlock Creek Segment - Ice Age Trail south of
Birchwood
http://www.iceagetrail.org
Loon Lake State Wildlife Area north of Turtle Lake
www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/land/wildlife
New
Auburn State Wildlife Area north of New Auburn
www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/land/wildlife
Yellow River State Fishery Area east of
Cumberland
www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/land/wildlife
Buffalo County
Buena Vista Park at Alma
www.buffalocounty.com
Merrick State Park near Fountain City
www.wiparks.net
Riecks Lake Park at Alma
www.buffalocounty.com
Tiffany Bottoms State Wildlife Area near Nelson
www.dnr.wi.gov
Whitman Dam State Wildlife Area at Buffalo
www.dnr.wi.gov
Burnett
County
Amsterdam Slough State Wildlife Area near Siren www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/land/wildlife
Big
Island Park at Danbury
Crex Meadows Wildlife Area
www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/land/wildlife
Information: Call 715-463-2898.
This state-owned 27,000-acre complex of marsh, woodlands and
prairies is located in Burnett County north of Grantsburg at
the intersection of County D and F. Crex Meadows features colonies
of nesting herons, double-crested cormorants, breeding osprey
and sharp-tailed grouse.
Governor Knowles State Forest/Brant Brook Pines State
Natural Area west of Grantsburg
www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/land/er/sna/
Kiezer State Wildlife Area at Webster
www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/land/wildlife
Namekagon Barrens State Wildlife Area at Danbury
www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/land/wildlife
Chippewa County
Brunet Island State Park at Cornell
Chippewa Moraine Ice Age National Scientific Unit &
Interpretive Center east of New Auburn
Lake Wissota State Park north of Chippewa Falls
Old
Abe State Trail, Wildflower Trail & Lake Wissota State Park
Trails
Dunn County
Caryville Savanna State Natural Area near Eau Claire
Dunnville State Wildlife Area at Downsville
Hoffman Hills State Recreation Area at Menomonie
Lake Menomin & Wolske's Bay at Lakeside Park & Wakanda Park
at Menomonie
Red
Cedar Trail at Menomonie
Eau Claire County
Augusta State Wildlife Area near Augusta
Beaver Creek Reserve north of Fall Creek
Carson Park, Half Moon Lake & Riverview Park at Eau Claire
Chippewa River State Trail - Phoenix Park, Eau Claire Trail
Head at Eau Claire
Coon Fork Barrens State Natural Area near Augusta
Putnam Park State Natural Area near Eau Claire
Jackson County
Bauer Brockway Barrens State Natural Area at Black River
Falls
Beau Bluff Peatlands at Millston
Black River State Forest & Dike 17 near Millston
Castle Mound Pine Forest State Natural Area at Black River
Falls
Jay
Creek Pine Forest State Natural Area at Millston
Wazee Lake Recreation Area east of Black River Falls
Pepin County
Chippewa River State Trail at Durand
Lower Chippewa River State Natural Area near Pepin
Maiden Rock Bluff State Natural Area at Stockholm
Nice Mile Island State Natural Area at Durand
Pierce County
Freedom Park Learning Center in Prescott
Kinnickinnic State Park & Delta State Natural Area in River
Falls
Morgan coulee Prairie State Natural Area at Maiden Rock
Nugget Lake County Park at Plum City
Rush River Delta State Natural Area at Maiden Rock
Trenton Bluff Prairie State Natural Area at Hager City
Polk County
D.
D. Kennedy County Park near Amery www.polkcountytourism.com
Interstate State Park south of St. Croix Falls
www.wiparks.net
McKenzie Creek State Wildlife Area near Clam Falls www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/land/wildlife
York Park in Amery
www.polkcountytourism.com
St. Croix County
Cylon Marsh & Cylon Wildlife Area at Deer Park
Eau
Galle Lake Recreation Area at Spring Valley
Oak
Ridge Lake & National Waterfowl Production Area near New
Richmond
Willow River State Park near Hudson
Willow River State Wildlife Area & Three Lakes National
Waterfowl Production Area near Hudson
Trempealeau County
Great River State Trail at Trempealeau
Perrot State Park at Trempealeau
Trempealeau Lakes State Wildlife Area near Trempealeau
Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge at Trempealeau
Washburn County
Beaver Brook State Wildlife Area near Spooner
Hunt Hill Nature Center & Audubon Sanctuary
Information: Call 715-635-6543.
A 500-acre wildlife sanctuary with wooded, glacial hills, three
clear lakes, old-growth forest, prairie and northern bogs. Located
ten miles south of Spooner; twenty miles north of Rice Lake.
See nesting osprey and loons as well as many other species.
Guided walks, cabin rental and environmental programs. Center
open daily, 9-5.
Namekago Visitor Center at Trego
Sawyer Creek State Fishery Area at Spooner
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Check these sites out for
some other good resources for birders:
Great Wisconsin Birding & Nature Trails
http://www.wisconsinbirds.org
www.fermatainc.com/wis/index.html
National Audubon Society
www.audubon.org/states/wi/
All
About Hummingbirds
http://www.all-about-hummingbirds.com
Project of the Cornell Lab of
Ornithology and the National Audubon Society.
Provides a simple way to keep track of the birds you see
anywhere.
http://ebird.org
North American Bluebird Society
http://www.nabluebirdsociety.org/
Wisconsin Indian Head Country
Tourism
www.wisconsinindianhead.org
Lots of photos and ideas about
bird watching
http://www.bird-watching-vacation.com/
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