Birding in Southeastern Wisconsin
July 30th, 2007We grew up in rural Iowa where we saw pheasants in abundance but rarely observed geese flying overhead. In truth, we are not worthy birdwatchers but we have friends in the area who are and they’ve opened our eyes to the rich bird watching opportunities that exist in our Milwaukee Wisconsin area.
We know we have taken for granted the birdsong we hear in our neighborhood and the geese that fly back and forth between Lake Michigan and inland areas. We are reminded when we see our friends’ telescopes and binoculars that there are so many birds we are not seeing!
For a free copy of the Great Wisconsin Birding & Nature Trail: Lake Michigan Region, call 1-800-432-8747 or order on-line at www.travelwisconsin.com These guides are also available at our bed and breakfast inn!
Below is a short list of the areas recommended for birding in our vicinity:
Riveredge Nature Center (www.riveredge.us)
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center (www.schlitzauduboncenter.com)
Harrington Beach State Park (http://dnr.wi.gov/org/land/parks/specific/)
Kohler-Andrae State Park (http://dnr.wi.gov/org/land/parks/specific/)
Kettle Moraine State Forest, Northern Unit (http://dnr.wi.gov/org/land/parks/specific/)
Horicon National Wildlife Refuge (http://midwest.fws.gov/horicon