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WelcomeWelcome to Wisconsin, where a wonderfulworld of wildlife watching awaits you.

Environmental tourism has become animportant part of our diverse mix of outdoorrecreation. Extensive wetlands, millions ofacres of wild places, a broad range of naturalhabitat, and a commitment to environmentalstewardship have made Wisconsin anoutstanding regional birding opportunity.More than any other state in the Great Lakesbasin, Wisconsin is positioned to promote andenjoy this popular activity.

To that end, we have launched the GreatWisconsin Birding and Nature Trail. Thisproject divides the state into five wildlife-viewing regions. Driving trails that linkimportant wildlife sites within each region arebeing developed. The program will alsoproduce a series of birding guides to theseregions – one each year. This is the third inthat series, a guide to the Lake MichiganRegion.

Wisconsin – life’s so good.

Jim Doyle, Governor

ContentsIntroduction __________________________________ 2State Natural Areas ____________________________ 3Code of Ethics ________________________________ 3Lake Michigan Birding & Nature Trail Region Map __ 4-5Using the Guide________________________________ 5Waypoint Index ________________________________ 6-7County Profiles

Brown County ______________________________ 8-11Door County ______________________________ 12-17Kenosha County ____________________________ 18-21Kewaunee County __________________________ 22-25Manitowoc County__________________________ 26-29Marinette County __________________________ 30-33Milwaukee County __________________________ 34-39Oconto County ____________________________ 40-43Ozaukee County ____________________________ 44-47Racine County______________________________ 48-51Sheboygan County __________________________ 52-55

More Sources of Tourism Information ______________ 56Wisconsin Welcome Centers ____________________ 57

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Wing your waythrough Wild Wisconsin

The Great Wisconsin Birding and Nature Trailis your invitation to observe the fascinating anddiverse world of wildlife that exists in everycorner of the state.

By 2008, the WisconsinDNR Endangered ResourceProgram will have developeda series of five highway-based viewing guides, eachhighlighting unique regionalecosystems of Wisconsin.Each will link a set ofwaypoints, refuges and wildplaces that offer the bestbirding and wildlife watching opportunities.

This is the third of those five guides; the LakeMichigan Birding and Nature Trail. It coverseleven Wisconsin counties that border LakeMichigan. Opened in 2006, it includes 64waypoints from the shores of tiny Rock IslandState Park in the north to the Chiwaukee Prairiein the south.

In 2007, the Central Sands Prairie Birding andNature Trail will debut followed by the SouthernSavanna Trails in 2008. The first two guides inthe series, the Lake Superior Northwoods editionreleased in 2004 and the Mississippi/Chippewa

Rivers edition from 2005, arestill available in limitednumbers.

Waypoints on each trail willbe marked with the program’sdistinctive Sandhill Crane logo.As you travel, watch for thesesigns – they are your invitationto the fascinating world ofWisconsin wildlife.Waypoint marker.

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Code of EthicsThe Great Wisconsin Birding and Nature Trail is your gate-

way to the natural world of Wisconsin. The Code of Ethicsserves to guide you as you seek your favorite waypoint sitesacross the state.

● Treat birds and other animals with respect, never disturbingor collecting anything in their habitat.

● Trails, roads and paths found at the sites provide goodaccess to the property. Avoid leaving them unless you arein a wilderness area.

● Wisconsin has strict trespass laws.Private property does not have tobe posted or fenced in Wisconsin.Ask permission if you want toenter private land. Know whereyou are – pay attention to postedproperty boundary signs.

● Dogs must be leashed on all statelands during the bird-nesting sea-son from April 15 through July 31.

● Lead by example. Leave the property litter-free and in goodcondition for the next traveler.

● Give nature a voice. Thank the property owner, manageror staff person for the opportunity to enjoy nature at theirsite.

State Natural AreasWisconsin’s State Natural Areas(SNAs) protect outstanding exam-ples of native biological commu-nities such as prairies, pine bar-rens, bogs, and boreal forests.They also preserve significantgeological and archaeologicalfeatures and are often the lastrefuges in Wisconsin for rarespecies of animals, plants, fungi,lichens, and a host of otherorganisms.

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Using the GuideInformation for this guide was gathered locallyfrom Wisconsin DNR and federal Forest Servicepersonnel, from naturalists, birders, and a rangeof wildlife enthusiasts. Each site was nominatedlocally and evaluated as part of the regional proj-ect.

Site information includes a contact phonenumber, driving directions, a small locator map, adescription of the property, common and rarebirds and wildlife, and a Web site if available.Except as noted, admission to these properties isfree. Hours are included, even though most prop-erties are open 24/7.

As you would expect, most of these way-points are remote, wild locations.While every effort hasbeen made to provideaccurate driving instruc-tions, we recommendthat you bring acounty map orgazetteer to help infinding these sites.Other prudent equip-ment would include a com-pass, flashlight, water, a gra-nola bar or two, insect repel-lant, and a good pair of walk-ing/hiking shoes.

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Oconto County44. Machickanee Unit – Oconto County Forest, Oconto Falls _________________ 4045. Oconto Harbor, Oconto Marsh & Rush Point – Green Bay West Shores

State Wildlife Area, Oconto____________________________________________ 4146. Pensaukee Unit – Green Bay West Shores State Wildlife Area, Pensaukee__ 4247. Peshtigo Brook State Wildlife Area, Peshtigo____________________________ 4348. Snow Falls Creek State Natural Area, Lakewood _________________________ 43

Ozaukee County49. Harrington Beach State Park, Belgium __________________________________ 4450. Lion’s Den Gorge Nature Preserve & Ulao Waterfowl Production

Area, Grafton ________________________________________________________ 4551. Ozaukee Interurban Trail, Mequon/Thiensville to Belgium________________ 4652. Riveredge Nature Center, Newburg_____________________________________ 4753. Schwengel Waterfowl Production Area, Belgium ________________________ 47

Racine County54. Honey Creek State Wildlife Area, Burlington ____________________________ 4855. Racine Harbor Park & Lakefront, Racine ________________________________ 4956. Sanders Park Hardwoods State Natural Area, Racine _____________________ 5057. Tichigan State Wildife Area, Waterford _________________________________ 5058. Wind Point Lighthouse, Wind Point & Shoop Park, Racine________________ 51

Sheboygan County59. Evergreen Park, Sheboygan____________________________________________ 5260. Kettle Moraine Red Oaks State Natural Area & Kettle Moraine State

Forest, Greenbush ____________________________________________________ 5361. Kohler Andrae State Park & Kohler Park Dunes State Natural Area,

Sheboygan ___________________________________________________________ 5462. Maywood – Ellwood H. May Environmental Park, Sheboygan_____________ 5463. Sheboygan Marsh State Wildlife Area & Sheboygan County Park,

Elkhart Lake__________________________________________________________ 5564. North Point Park, Sheboygan __________________________________________ 55

Brown County1. Barkhausen Wildlife Preserve & Fort Howard Paper Foundation

Wildlife Area, Suamico ________________________________________________ 82. Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary, Green Bay________________________________ 93. Bay Shore County Park, Green Bay _____________________________________ 104. Cofrin Arboretum – UW Green Bay, Green Bay __________________________ 105. Lilly Lake County Park, Green Bay ______________________________________ 116. Reforestation Camp, Green Bay ________________________________________ 11

Door County7. Ahnapee State Trail, Algoma to Sturgeon Bay___________________________ 138. Ellison Bluff County Park & State Natural Area, Ellison Bay _______________ 149. Jackson Harbor Town Park, Washington Island __________________________ 1410. Newport State Park, Ellison Bay ________________________________________ 1511. Potawatomi State Park, Sturgeon Bay __________________________________ 1512. Peninsula State Park & Weborg Point, Fish Creek/Ephraim________________ 1613. The Ridges Sanctuary State Natural Area, Baileys Harbor_________________ 1614. Whitefish Dunes State Park, State Natural Area & Cave Point

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Kenosha County15. Bong State Recreation Area, Kansasville ________________________________ 1816. Bristol Woods County Park & Pringle Nature Center, Bristol_______________ 1917. Chiwaukee Prairie State Natural Area, Kenosha _________________________ 2018. New Munster State Wildlife Area, Twin Lakes ___________________________ 2119. Petrified Springs County Park & Hawthorne Hollow Arboretum,

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Kewaunee County20. Algoma Harbor, Algoma_______________________________________________ 2221. Besadny Anadromous Fish Facility, Kewaunee ___________________________ 2322. Bruemmer County Park, Kewaunee_____________________________________ 2423. C.D. Buzz Besadny State Wildlife Area, Kewaunee _______________________ 2424. Kewaunee Harbor & Marsh Walk, Kewaunee ___________________________ 25

Manitowoc County25. Cherney Maribel Caves County Park, Maribel____________________________ 2626. Collins Marsh State Wildlife Area, Collins _______________________________ 2727. Fischer Creek Conservation Area, Cleveland _____________________________ 2728. Point Beach State Forest, Two Rivers____________________________________ 2829. Two Rivers Harbor & Neshota Park, Two Rivers __________________________ 2830. Woodland Dunes Nature Center & State Natural Area, Two Rivers ________ 29

Marinette County31. Bloch Oxbow State Natural Area, Peshtigo______________________________ 3032. Dunbar Barrens State Natural Area, Dunbar_____________________________ 3133. Governor Thompson State Park, Crivitz _________________________________ 3234. Peshtigo Harbor Unit, Green Bay West Shore State Wildlife Area,

Peshtigo _____________________________________________________________ 3335. Seagull Bar State Natural Area, Marinette ______________________________ 33

Milwaukee County36. Discovery World at Pier Wisconsin, Milwaukee __________________________ 3537. Havenwoods State Forest, Milwaukee __________________________________ 3538. Lakeshore State Park, Milwaukee ______________________________________ 3639. Milwaukee Lake Shore Parks, Milwaukee _______________________________ 3640. Schlitz Audubon Nature Center & Doctor’s Park, Milwaukee______________ 3741. Southern Milwaukee County Parks & The Oak Creek Parkway,

Milwaukee ___________________________________________________________ 3842. Urban Ecology Center & Milwaukee River Parks, Milwaukee______________ 3943. Whitnall Park & Wehr Nature Center, Milwaukee________________________ 39

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Brown CountyBrown County frames the south end of the bay ofGreen Bay. The Fox River transects the county, bisectingthe City of Green Bay at the mouth of the river. This isan historic spot, where the first European – Jean Nicolet– stepped ashore in 1634.

Green Bay is perhaps best known as the home ofthe Green Bay Packers whose legendary past can be cel-ebrated at the Green Bay Packer Hall of Fame atLambeau Field (888/442-7225, www.packers.com).Railroad enthusiasts will want to tour the National

Railroad Museum, the country’s oldest and largest, exhibiting morethan 70 pieces of rolling stock including the Dwight D. Eisenhowerengine and staff cars (920/437-7623, www.nationalrrmuseum.org).

Downtown the Neville Public Museum displays two floors ofregional history and art (920/448-4460,www.nevillepublicmuseum.org). Nearby, Heritage Hill State Parkinterprets four eras of regional history from 1672-1905 using twenty-five historic buildings gathered from Brown County (800/721-5150,www.heritagehillgb.org). If you’ve brought the kids, head to BayBeach Amusement Park where they can enjoy dozens of inexpen-sive carnival rides and play areas (920/448-3365, www.greenbay.com)

South of town, Oneida Bingo & Casino offers blackjack andcrap tables, bingo and slots (800/238-4263, www.oneidabingoand-casino.net). Nearby, the Oneida Nation Museum displays a large col-lection of Oneida artifacts (920/869-2768, www.oneidanation.org).

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Bay Beach Wildlife SanctuaryThis 700-acre urban wildlife sanctuaryestablished in 1925 is one of the bestplaces to bird watch in Wisconsin. Itfeatures diverse forest, field, marsh,and open water habitats. Bridges,boardwalks, a tower and seven miles ofnature trails provide year-round accessto the property and it’s wildlife.Feeders and ponds attract birds in allseasons. The nature center offersbird/wildlife exhibits both inside andout as well as interactive feeding sta-tions. Professional naturalists and vol-unteers conduct tours, walks, andnature programming. With 250 species sighted on the prop-erty, and more than 70 nesting species,Bay Beach is a destination on any birdwatching trip to Green Bay. Buildings,boardwalks, a floating boardwalk, pierbridges and some trails are accessible. Directions: From I-43 in Green Bay,take exit 187. Turn NE on East ShoreDrive to property entrance.

Barkhausen Wildlife Preserve & FortHoward Paper Foundation Wildlife Area

This beautiful, 925-acre county parkcombines two properties with ponds,marsh, field, forest, nine miles of walk-ing trails, and a waterfowl drive. TheBarkhausen Wildlife Preserve features avisitor’s center with naturalist programs,a native plant nursery, and a waterfowlmanagement demonstration area. TheFort Howard tract is a great place tosee warblers, flycatchers and other for-est species. The lowland forest areasare places where Wood Ducks,Northern Waterthrush, Barred Owl andPileated Woodpeckers nest. More than200 species of birds have been record-ed here, many during spring and fallmigrations. Directions: Located five miles north-west of Green Bay. Take Hwy 41/141north to exit 173 (Cty. M/LinevilleRoad), travel east .3 mile to LakeviewRoad (Cty. J), then north .4 mile to theBarkhausen entrance.

Phone: 920/448-4466Web: www.co.brown.wi.us/parksSignature Species: SandhillCrane, waterfowl, shorebirds,and Wilson’s Snipe.Rare Species: Cerulean Warbler,Snowy Egret, and Saw-whet Owl.Gazetteer: Page 67, C-D8.Seasonality: Open all year;Interp. Center open Mon-Fri9am-4pm, Sat & Sun noon-4pm.Parking: Parking lot.Nearest food & lodging: InSuamico.

Phone: 920/391-3675Web:www.baybeachwildlife.comSignature species: Black Duckand White-eyed Vireo.Rare species: Summer Tanagerand Ross’s Goose.Gazetteer: Page 68, D1. Seasonality: Open all year.Parking: Parking lot.Nearest food & lodging: InGreen Bay.

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Lily Lake County Park At 150-acres, Lily Lake Park is small butbeautiful. The 40-acre lake is a favoritefishing destination for electric motorboats only, making for a quiet birdingspot. The park offers a sheltered picnicarea and an accessible fishing pier. Theforest hasshowy wild-flower dis-plays in thespring.There’s alsoa nice tama-rack bog androlling hillsto explore.Look infloodedfields around the park in spring formigrating shorebirds.Directions: Located 11 miles east ofGreen Bay. Take Hwy 41 to Bellevue,and turn left on Lily Lake Road to thepark entrance.

Cofrin Arboretum – UW Green BayThis 270-acre arboretum surrounds thecampus and is a very important wildlifecorridor on the lake. Because of itshabitat diversity, it serves as an oasis formany speciesof birds andwildlife.Established torestore andpreserve nat-ural areas, itis a greatplace to seenative wildlifein nativehabitat. Sixmiles of hiking trails take you to allparts of the property.Directions: From I-43 on Green Bay’seast side, exit on Hwy 54/57 north.Follow the UWGB campus signs to theexit for University Avenue and followthat one mile to the arboretum.

Phone: 920/465-2000Web: www.uwgb.edu Signature species: AmericanWoodcock, waterfowl, andsongbirds.Rare species: Red Knot and Red-headed Woodpecker.Gazetteer: Page 68, D1Seasonality: Open all yearParking: Parking lotsNearest food & lodging: InGreen Bay

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Phone: 920/448-4466Web:www.co.brown.wi.us/parksSignature Species: CommonLoon, Sandhill Crane, WaterPipit, and Willow Flycatcher.Rare Species: Willet, MarbeledGodwit, Ruff, and Gry Falcon.Gazetteer: Page 56 A1-2.Seasonality: Open all year.Parking: Parking lot.Nearest food & lodging: InGreen Bay.

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Reforestation CampThis 1,560-acre reserve is a great placeto see warblers, tanagers, nuthatchesand cuckoos. It is the best place in thecounty to see northern species like theCommon Raven and Winter Wren. Anextensive trail system takes you to allcorners of the property. The lowlandforest at the south end of the reservecontrasts with the pine plantations andmixed hardwood forests of the north-ern part of the property. Picnicking andfishing around the Camp’s many smallponds are popular summer activities.The Camp’s trails are also a magnet forX-C skiers in winter. The N.E.W. Zoo isa 43-acre zoological park with animalsfrom around the world.Directions: Take Hwy 41/141 north ofGreen Bay about 6 miles to Suamicoand the Sunset Beach Road/Cty B exit.Turn west on Cty B two miles to Cty IR.Turn north on Cty IR and follow signsto the Camp.

Phone: 920/434-7841Web: www.co.brown.wi.us/parksSignature species: PileatedWoodpecker, Common Raven,and Red-shouldered Hawk.Rare species: Blue-wingedWarbler and Black-backedWoodpecker.Gazetteer: Page 67, C8.Seasonality: Open all year.Parking: Parking lot.Nearest food & lodging: InGreen Bay.Fee: Charge for ski trails & zooadmission.

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Bay Shore County ParkSituated along the bluffs of the NiagaraEscarpment, this 86-acre park hasbeautiful views of Lake Michigan. Themixed forest along the escarpmentattractsmigratingsongbirds,while theshorelineattractsshorebirdsand water-fowl. Parkfacilitiesinclude abreakwater,boat ramp and dock, picnic areas,campground and hiking trails. If you’vebrought the kids, there’s a terrific nauti-cally themed playground complete witha huge wooden ship.Directions: Take Hwy 57 (Sturgeon BayRoad) north of Green Bay about 15miles to 5637 Sturgeon Bay Road. Alarge sign marks the property.

Phone: 920/448-4466Web: www.co.brown.wi.us/parks Signature Species: Ducks,flycatchers, shorebirds, andwoodpeckers.Rare species: Caspian Tern, RedKnot, and Scarlet Tanager.Gazetteer: Page 68, C2.Seasonality: Open all year.Parking: Parking lot.Nearest food & lodging: InGreen Bay.

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Ahnapee State Trail The Ahnapee State Trail is a 30-mileformer railroad bed from Sturgeon Baysouth to Algoma and Casco inKewaunee County. The trail follows themeanders of the Ahnapee River alongfarm fields,meadows,marshes, bogsand grasslands.It’s a quiet walkor bike ride

through some beautiful habitat that attractsmany interesting and colorful birds, as well asdeer, fox and other native wildlife. Summerbutterflies are abundant. The Ahnapee is amulti-use trail that welcomes hikers, bikersand horseback riders in summer, and X-Cskiers and snowmobilers in winter. Remember,those on foot always have the right of way.Directions: From Hwy 42-57 south of the ship canal in Sturgeon Bayturn south on Neenah Ave, then east on Leeward to the Ahnapeetrailhead and parking area.

Phone: 920/746-9959Web: map.co.door.wi.us/parksSignature Species: White-throated Sparrow, OrchardOriole, and American Goldfinch.Gazetteer: Page 69, B6.Seasonality: Open all year.Parking: Provided.Nearest Food and Lodging: InAlgoma and Sturgeon Bay.Fee: Trail fees apply

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Door CountyWith more state parks (five), lighthouses (ten), andmiles of shoreline (250) than any other county in thecountry, this 75-mile-long peninsula combines pristinescenery with acclaimed performing arts, renowned gal-leries and shops, and pampering accommodations.

The county is equally famous for its cuisine. TheDoor County fish boil is legendary; whitefish freshfrom Lake Michigan, potatoes and onions boiled to afiery climax. Look for it throughout the peninsula.

In Sturgeon Bay, the county seat, tour the Door CountyMaritime Museum whose 20,000 square feet of exhibit space cele-brates the county’s nautical past including its shipbuilding industryand its many lighthouses (920/743-5958, www.dcmm.org).Downtown the Miller Art Museum celebrates Wisconsin artists,staging seven changing exhibits each year (920/746-0707, www.doorcountyarts.com).

In Fish Creek, Peninsula Players Theatre is America’s oldest resi-dent professional summer theater (920/868-3287, www.peninsu-laplayers.com). Since 1935 more than 500 plays have been performedin their beautiful “theater in a garden.” For a different sort of per-formance, try a double-feature at the Skyway Drive-In Theater, oneof two left in the state (920/854-9938).

At the tip of the Door County “thumb” is Gills Rock, home of theWashington Island Ferry Line offering daily carferry and passengerservice to Washington Island (800/223-3094, www.wisferry.com). Theisland’s ancestry is predominantly Finnish. Local history along withIndian artifacts is displayed in an original log cabin at Jacobsen’sMuseum (920/847-2213.)

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Jackson Harbor Town Park & State Natural Area

Washington Island off the tip of DoorCounty’s thumb has fewer than 700fulltime residents and is about 22-square miles in size. The slow pacedlifestyle on the island lends itself easilyto bird watching. On arrival, pick up afree copy of A Guide to the Birds ofWashington Island. Of the many islandparks, the 75-acre Jackson Harbor TownPark is a good place to begin your bird-ing adventure. It’s a nice mix of lowsandy beach and dunes that grades tolow ridges and swales, and then toconifer and mixed hardwood forest.This combination of habitat harbors anice diversity of birds. Directions: To reach WashingtonIsland, take the Washington Island Ferryfrom Northport on the tip of the DoorCounty thumb. The Jackson HarborTown Park is located in the northwestcorner of the island.

Newport State ParkThis 2,373-acre state park isWisconsin’s only designated wildernesspark. The park’s evergreen and hard-wood forests, meadows and wetlandsare framed on one side by 11 miles ofLake Michigan shoreline. With just 16backpack campsites, 38 miles of trailsfor hiking, and 16 miles of biking trails,Newport is awelcome respitefrom the bustleof Door County.Backpack camp-ing is also avail-able in winter, asare 26 miles ofcross-county skitrails. The parkhas an excellentnature centerand interpretive programs to fosterbirding and wildlife viewing. Directions: From Ellison Bay, followHwy 42 east 2 miles to Cty NP(Newport Dr.) 3 miles to the parkentrance.

Phone: 920/854-2500Web: dnr.wi.gov/org/land/parksSignature Species: Black-throated Green Warbler,American Redstart, andOvenbird.Rare Species: Black-throatedBlue Warbler and Great Black-backed Gull.Gazetteer: Page 81, B8.Seasonality: Open all year.Parking: Provided.Nearest Food & Lodging: InEllison Bay.Fees: State Park fees apply.

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This 174-acre park offers one of themost beautiful bluff-top views in thecounty. A woodenobservation deck andwalkway provides asafe but spectacularbird’s eye view of thelake from atop the100-foot limestonebluffs and is an excel-lent place to view spectacular sunsets.An enclosed catwalk extends out overthe bluff where you can observeRough-winged Swallows hunting forinsects. Also, watch for AmericanRedstarts, Great-crested Flycatchers andBroad-winged Hawks. Directions: From Ellison Bay, travelsouth one mile on Hwy 42 to PorcupineBay Road. Turn west and follow signsto the park.

Phone: 920/743-4456Web: www.doorcounty.com Signature species: WoodThrush and Scarlet Tanager.Rare species: Yellow-throatedVireo, and Pileated Woodpecker.Gazetteer: Page 81, BC8.Seasonality: Open all year.Parking: Parking lot.Nearest food & lodging: InEllison Bay.

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Potawatomi State ParkStraddling the shoreline bluffs alongthe bay, Potawatomi State Park offerstwo miles of Lake Michigan shorelinedotted with granite boulders. The rockybluffs and shorelines and deep, lushforests provide habitat for numerousspecies of native flora and fauna. Birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts willfind 9 miles of hiking trails that accessthis 1,225-acre property. Bicycles can berented from the park, or bring yourkayak for an enjoyable day on thewaters of Lake Michigan. A 75-footobservation tower delivers spectacularviews – all the way to Chambers Island,some 20 miles to the northeast. Peoplewith disabilities can rent a cabin in thepark. There are 123 family campsites aswell.Directions: From Hwy 57-42 south ofSturgeon Bay, turn north on Cty PD 2.5miles to the park entrance.

Phone: 920/746-2890Web: dnr.wi.gov/org/land/parks Signature species: Bald Eagle,Osprey, Scarlet Tanager, andCommon Goldeneye.Gazetteer: Page 69, B6.Seasonality: Open all year.Parking: Provided.Nearest food & lodging: InSturgeon Bay.Fee: State Park fees apply.

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The Ridges Sanctuary & State Natural AreaThe Ridges Sanctuary is a pristine natu-ral area of exceptional quality. Foundedin 1937, it’s the oldest nature preservein Wisconsin. This 1,440-acre propertyprovides a glimpse of what much ofDoor County looked like prior toEuropean settlement. Five miles of hik-ing trails take you over rustic bridgesthrough some of the 30 sandy ridgesformed by wind and Lake Michiganwave action over the past 1,400 years.Wet swales and boreal forest drawsongbirds to the area. Unusual plants,including 25 species of orchids and therare dwarf lake iris, are found on theproperty. Buy a new field guide at thenature store or join a staff naturalist ona tour of this beautiful property.Directions: From Hwy 57 on the northside of Baileys Harbor, turn east on CtyQ. The Ridges is the first driveway onthe right.

Phone: 920/839-2802Web: www.ridgesanctuary.orgSignature species: White-throated Sparrow, Pine Warbler,American Redstart, Ovenbird andNorthern Waterthrush.Rare Species: Canada Warbler,Golden-crowned Kinglet, andNorthern Parula Warbler.Gazetteer: Page 81, D7.Seasonality: Open all year.Parking: ProvidedNearest food & lodging: InBaileys HarborFees: $3 adults, children free.

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Peninsula Park State Park & Weborg Point Weborg Point and Peninsula Park BeechForest SNA are two exceptional siteswithin the 3,776-acre boundary ofPeninsula State Park. Weborg Point is amixture of sedge meadow, conifer forestand open water facing StrawberryChannel. It provides habitat for all typesof water birds including herons andegrets, gulls, shorebirds, and MarshWrens. The Beech Forest SNA straddlesthe Niagara escarpment. Dry forestdominates the edge of the escarpment,while mesic forest of American beech,sugar maple and hemlock are found onthe uplands overlooking Green Bay. Peninsula State Park also contains 9 milesof bike trails, 20 miles of hiking trails,472 campsites, an observation tower,summer theater, an 18-hole golf course,and historic Eagle Buff Lighthouse.Directions: Park entrances are locatedon Hwy 42 at Fish Creek and Ephraim.

Phone: 920/868-3258Web: dnr.wi.gov/org/land/parks Signature Species: Warblers,Sora Rail, Swamp Sparrow, andPileated Woodpecker. Gazetteer: Page 81, C6.Seasonality: Open all year.Parking: Provided.Nearest food & lodging: In FishCreek & Ephraim.Fee: State Park fees apply.

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14 Whitefish Dunes State Park, State NaturalArea & Cave Point County Park

This 865-acre day-use state park pre-serves the largest and most significantGreat Lakes dunescape in Wisconsin.The lakeshore isspectacular here;a boardwalk takesyou through theactive and stabi-lized dunes. Thepark also offers anature center,three archaeologi-cal sites and inter-pretive programsfor the public. To the north, Cave PointCounty Park features picturesque lime-stone sea caves. Diverse habitats and aGreat Lakes locale make birding onthese properties ideal. You can findwaterfowl of all kinds, Rough-wingedSwallows, and Blue-gray Gnatcatchers.Directions: From Sturgeon Bay, takeHwy 57 north to Valmy. One mile pastValmy turn east on Clark Lake Road 3miles to the park entrance.

Phone: 920/823-2400Web: dnr.wi.gov/org/land/parks Signature Species: CommonGoldeneye and Bufflehead Duck.Rare Species: Snowy Owl,Bonaparte’s Gull, and CaspianTern.Gazetteer: Page 69, A7.Seasonality: Open all year.Parking: Parking lots.Nearest food & lodging: InJacksonport & Valmy.Fees: State Park fees apply.

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Kenosha CountyLocated in the far southeastern corner of Wisconsin,Kenosha County is the home of one of the state’s tenWisconsin Welcome Centers. Located on I-94 at exit347, the Center is a great place to stop for free maps,travel brochures and advice.

The county seat is the City of Kenosha with manyrecreational and cultural pursuits. Sample the historiccharacter of this 156-year-old community aboard theKenosha Transit Electric Streetcar (262/653-4287,

www.kenoshacvb.com). The authentic streetcars travel a 2-mile loopthrough the city’s four historic districts, the new lakefront park andmarina. The new Kenosha Public Museum houses the famousSchaefer and Hebior Mammoth exhibit (262/653-4140,www.kenoshapublicmuseum.org). The Kenosha History Center dis-plays local history including the manufacture of Nash and Ramblerautomobiles in Kenosha and tours of the restored Southport LightStation (262/654-5770, www.kenoshahistorycenter.org).

Kids of all ages will love a tour of the Jelly Belly Center in near-by Pleasant Prairie (866/868-7522, www.jellybelly.com). Enjoy a ridedown Candy Alley in the Jelly Belly Train and complimentary beans.Shoppers will be tempted by the many bargains at Prime Outlets atPleasant Prairie (262/857-2101, www.primeoutlets.com) and at TheOriginal Outlet Mall in nearby Bristol (262/857-7961, www.origi-naloutletmall.com). Bristol is also the home of the BristolRenaissance Faire held early-July thru Labor Day (847-395-7773,www.renfair.com).

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Bong State Recreation AreaA large area of flat grasslands is thedominant feature of this property. The4,515-acre park also contains ponds, alake, marshes, woodlands, prairie andold fields. In the spring, migratingwaterfowl include Tundra Swans andWhite Pelicans. Bald Eagles migratethrough the property along with manyspecies of hawks. In the summer,Savanna, Henslow’s and GrasshopperSparrows nest here along with terns,Yellow-headed Blackbirds, rails andherons. The fall migration brings manyavian species. In the winter, it’s a greatplace for Short-eared and Snowy Owls,Snow Buntings and Northern Harriers.There’s a visitor center, gift shop and aviewing platform for birders.Directions: Located on Hwy 142 ninemiles east of I-94 in Kenosha County.

Phone: 262/878-5600Web: dnr.wi.gov/org/land/parksSignature species: Bobolink,Greater Yellowleg, EasternBluebird, and Sandhill Crane.Rare species: Upland Sandpiperand Black Tern.Gazetteer: Page 31, C4.Seasonality: Open all year.Parking: Parking lots.Nearest food & lodging: InSturtevant & Burlington.Fee: State Park fees apply.

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Bristol Woods County Park & Pringle Nature Center

Bristol Woods County Park is a naturalarea park with woods and hiking trails.It is also the home of the Pringle NatureCenter that offerswildlife exhibits,monthly birdwalks, and somenature program-ming. The HoyAudubon Societyof Racine operatesthe center in con-junction with thecounty. The park isa good place for a picnic and a fewhours of good birding. While enjoyingthe woods, you might find Downy andHairy Woodpeckers, White-breastedNuthatches, and Brown Creepers. Directions: From I-94 southwest ofKenosha, exit west on Cty Q two milesto Cty MB, then north .05 mile to thepark entrance on left.

Phone: 262/857-8008Web: www.co.kenosha.wi.usSignature species: IndigoBunting, Song Sparrow, and BlueJay.Rare Species: Field Sparrow andBobolink.Gazetteer: Page 31, D5.Seasonality: Open all year.Parking: Parking lot.Nearest food & lodging: InBristol.

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New Munster State Wildlife AreaNearly 2,000 acres of mixed habitatmakes this property a great place toexplore for wildlife.Marshes, bogs,creeks, ponds anda flowage draw awide variety ofwaterfowl duringspring and fallmigrations. In thefall and winter,Great Horned,Long-eared andShort-eared Owls are found here. Theforests and conifer plantings are greatplaces to find winter finches, Golden-crowned Kinglets, Brown Creepers, andnuthatches. Also found during migra-tions are warblers, wrens, sparrows andYellow-breasted Chats. You can enjoywatching coyotes and deer at dusk. Directions: Located 1.5 miles northeastof Twin Lakes on Cty KD.

Phone: 262/884-2300Web: dnr.wi.gov/org/land/wildlifeSignature species: GrasshopperSparrow, Bobolink, and GreatBlue Heron.Rare species: Upland Sandpiperand Northern Harrier.Gazetteer: Page 30, D4.Seasonality: Open all year.Parking: Parking lot.Nearest food & lodging: LakeGeneva, Bristol or Paddock Lake.

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Petrified Springs County Park & Hawthorne Hollow Arboretum

These properties are best for birds dur-ing the spring and fall migrations whenthe large trees provide perfect habitatfor migrants. Pikes Creek meandersthrough the prop-erties. The mix offield, coniferplantings andhardwoods is agreat draw towarblers, vireos,sparrows andhawks. In thewinter, Rough-legged Hawks,Cooper’s and Sharp-shinned Hawks,and Snowy Owls can be seen on theproperty. The woods at Petrified Springsis a mix of older maple and basswoodtrees. It holds nesting thrushes andPileated Woodpeckers. Directions: Located at the intersectionof Cty A and Hwy 31 northeast ofKenosha.

Phone: 262/857-1869Web: www.co.kenosha.wi.usSignature species: Saw-whetOwl and Screech Owl.Rare species: NorthernMockingbird, Summer Tanager,and Worm-eating Warbler.Gazetteer: Page 31, C7.Seasonality: Open all year.Parking: Parking lot.Nearest food & lodging: InKenosha.

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Chiwaukee Prairie State Natural AreaThe 482-acre Chiwaukee Prairie is oneof the largest prairies in the state andthe most intact coastal wetland insoutheastern Wisconsin. More than400 species of plants thrive on thisLake Michigan coastal property, makingit one of the most diverse properties inthe State Natural Areas program. Rareanimals are found here includingBlanding’s turtle and Franklin’s groundsquirrel. More than 75 species of grass-land and wetland birds have beenobserved on the property, includingRed-headed Woodpecker, Blue-grayGnatcatchers, and orioles.Directions: Lying south of Kenoshaand east of Hwy 32, Chiwaukee con-sists of two parts separated by 116thStreet. The northern part between116th and 85th Street is fragmented byroads and scattered homes. StateNatural Area signs mark the bound-aries. The parking area for the southernpart of the property is on 119th Street,near 2nd Ave. (See Web site for accessdetails.)

Phone: 262/884-2300Web: dnr.wi.gov/org/land/er/snaSignature species: EasternMeadowlark, Bobolink, andAmerican Woodcock.Rare species: Upland Sandpiperand King Rail.Gazetteer: Page 31, D7.Seasonality: Open all year.Parking: Parking lots.Nearest food & lodging: InKenosha.

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Kewaunee CountyKewaunee County is steeped in maritime tradition. TheLake Michigan port cities of Kewaunee and Algoma areboth accented by breakwater piers and impressive light-houses. Both are home ports to large sportfishingfleets; charter a boat for some of the finest lake troutand salmon fishing on the Great Lakes.

Algoma is a trailhead on the Ahnapee State Trail,a 30-mile multi-use railbed trail between Casco andSturgeon Bay (920/746-9959, www.wiparks.net). Astroll through the city’s downtown along the south

shore of the Ahnapee River is highlighted by the von Stiehl Winery(800/955-5208, www.vonstiehl.com). Von Stiehl bottles thirty vari-etals, including several made from locally grown cherries. Tour thewinery and enjoy their Bohemian tasting salon.

Eleven miles south, Kewaunee’s Marquette Historic Districtincludes forty homes and businesses on the National Register ofHistoric Places. The Kewaunee County Historical Museum andOld Jail is located in the courthouse (920/388-7176). In the harbor,the nautically inclined can tour The Tugboat Ludington, a 115-footWWII sea-going tug that served in the D-Day invasion (920/388-5000,www.kewaunee.org).

West of town, along the Kewaunee River, the county’s WinterPark is a great place for mountain biking in the summer and skiing inthe winter (800/666-8214). Nearby, the Wisconsin DNR operates theBesadny Anadromous Fish Facility (920/388-1025). From mid-September through October, trout and salmon run up the river tospawn. Special “fish ladders” and observation windows at the facilityallow you to watch the fish fight their way upstream.

Algoma HarborAlgoma’s commercial and sportfishingfleets have long harbored in the mouthof the Ahnapee River. The boat trafficalong the lakefront is picturesque, as isa stroll along thecity’s breakwater.The red steellighthouse on thenorth breakwaterpier is a GreatLakes icon. Theharbor area isusually a clatterof gulls, particu-larly when thefishing tugs return with a catch ofwhitefish or chubs. Grebes and teal canalso be seen on the wing above theharbor. Walk the sandy beaches southof town for more avian adventures.Directions: Hwy 42 in downtownAlgoma.

Phone: 920/487-5203Web: www.algoma.org Signature Species: Green andBlue-wing Teal, and Pied-billedGrebe.Rare Species: Red-throatedLoon, Scoters, and Bonaparte’sGull.Gazetteer: Page 69, C5.Seasonality: Open all year.Parking: Parking lot.Nearest food & lodging: InAlgoma.

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Besadny Anadromous Fish FacilityAlthough this DNR facility concentrateson fish, not birds, it is a fascinatingwatchable wildlife opportunity. Fromthe facility’s accessible deck and pavedwalkway, visitors can watch as troutand salmon swimming up theKewaunee River to spawn are divertedby a barrier and fish ladder into largeholding ponds. An underwater windowframes this watery spectacle. Rainbowtrout spawning runs are best Aprilthrough August. Brown trout run inlate September through November, andsalmon runs are best from Octoberthrough November. During peak runs,hundreds of large fish splash and jumpas they fight their way up the ladder.Fish spawning (egg-taking) plays a vitalrole in maintaining the Great Lakessport fishery for coho and Chinooksalmon, steelhead and brown trout.Because the streams get too warm forthe young trout or salmon to survive,the DNR spawns the adults, hatches theeggs, and rears them at state fishhatcheries.

Directions: 3884 Ransom Moore Lane. From Kewaunee travel weston Cty C 1.5 miles to Cty F 0.5 mile to Ransom Moore Lane. Thefacility entrance is on your right.

Phone: 414/388-1025Web: dnr.wi.gov/org/waterSignature species: Steelheadand brown trout, Coho andChinook salmon.Gazetteer: Page 56, A4.Seasonality: Site open daily,dawn to dusk. March -December, public viewingwindow at all times.Nearest food & lodging: InKewaunee.

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Kewaunee Harbor & Marsh WalkThis compelling walkway combines abeautiful Lake Michigan harbor, theKewaunee River, wetlands and rivermarshes. This spot is one of the coun-ty’s best birding sites, but is often over-looked. The harbor is especially avian-rich during the fall, winter and springwhen the migration is in play, andwhere there is open water in the win-ter. The walkway covers 2,430 feet, ofwhich 980 feet are a wooden board-walk that takes you through the heartof the Kewaunee River Marsh. There isa wooden deck with benches whereyou can relax and enjoy this beautifulsite.Directions: Located just north ofKewaunee on Hwy 42 – as you crossthe bridge over the Kewaunee River,look for Kewaunee Landing and theKewaunee Marsh Walk sign west ofHwy 42.

Phone: 920/388-5000Web: www.cityofkewaunee.orgSignature species: AmericanWoodcock and Common Snipe.Rare species: Great and LesserBlack-backed, Glaucous, Icelandand Thayer’s gulls.Gazetteer: Page 56, A4.Seasonality: Open all year.Parking: Parking lot.Nearest food & lodging: InKewaunee.

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C.D. Buzz Besadny State Wildlife AreaThis 2,276-acre wildlife area is easy tofind and use. Numerous upland andlowland shrub and old-field species ofbirds can be found here. Emergentmarsh areas in the lower reaches of theKewaunee River are good for water-fowl, bitterns, and herons. A mixed for-est known as Lipsky’s Swamp holds avariety of more northern species suchas Winter Wren, White-throatedSparrow, and Nashville and Mourningwarblers. Little Scarboro Creek on thenorthern end of the property hasshrubby areas and old-field grasslandsthat attract Alder Flycatchers and Clay-colored Sparrows. It is especially richduring spring and fall migrations, but isa great place to visit in the winter whenthe birding can be very rewarding. Directions: Property can be reached byfollowing Cty A east from Luxemburg,or Cty E west from Kewaunee.

Phone: 920/683-4926Web: dnr.wi.gov/org/land/wildlifeSignature species: Vesper andField Sparrow, Alder Flycatcher,and Black-billed Cuckoo.Rare Species: Varied Thrush,Townsend’s Solitaire, andBohemian Waxwing.Gazetteer: Page 56, A4.Seasonality: Open year-round.Parking: Provided.Nearest food & lodging: InKewaunee

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Bruemmer County ParkThis county park is home to WinterWrens and Pileated Woodpeckers. It isa mix of habitat including grasslands,scrub forest, andhardwood forest.The KewauneeRiver meanderswithin the park,providing habitatfor many species ofriver-loving birds. Atrail system access-es the park’s variedterrain. The park isa peaceful refuge that can produce alarge number of avian species, especial-ly during spring and fall migrations. Adrive along the western side of theproperty leads to the Buzz BesadnyAnadromous Fish Facility. Hiking trailscan be found near the hatchery parkinglot to access the Kewaunee River.Directions: From Hwy 42 inKewaunee, take Hwy 29 to Co. F west,following County Park signs to theproperty.

Phone: 920/338-7133Web: www.kewauneeco.orgSignature species: GreenHeron, Belted Kingfisher, andEastern Kingbird.Rare species: Warbling Vireo,Bohemian Waxwing, andNorthern Shrike.Gazetteer: Page 56, A4.Seasonality: Open all year.Parking: Parking lot.Nearest food & lodging: InKewaunee.

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Manitowoc CountyFounded in the 1830s, both Two Rivers and Manitowochave a storied maritime past. Both began as commer-cial fishing and shipbuilding centers. Both today boastlarge and active sportfishing charter fleets.

Two Rivers takes pride in being the birthplace ofthe ice cream sundae – invented here in 1881. For ataste of that frozen confection, stop downtown at theHistoric Washington House – part museum, part visi-tors’ center, and part old-fashioned soda fountain(920/793-2490). The City’s commercial fishing heritage

is enshrined at the Historic Rogers Street Fishing Village Museumthat features an 1886 lighthouse and a shipwreck exhibit (920/793-5905, www.rogersstreet.com). North of the city, Point Beach StateForest preserves five miles of lakeshore beaches with 127 campsitesand 12 miles of hiking trails (920/794-7490, www.wiparks.net).

Manitowoc is home to the Wisconsin Maritime Museum, thelargest maritime museum on the Great Lakes (866/724-2356,www.wisconsinmaritime.org). The museum displays everything fromwooden sailing ships to a WWII submarine, the USS Cobia.Downtown, the Rahr-West Art Museum displays works from its2,000+ collection of American art, including Georgia O’Keefe, AndyWarhol and Mary Cassatt (920/683-4501,www.rahrwestartmuseum.org.) For something truly unique, tourNatural Ovens Bakery, a commercial baker of breads, muffins,bagels and more (800/558-3535, www.naturalovens.com).

Cherney Maribel Caves County Park & State Natural Area

This 75-acre park on the West TwinRiver has a rugged cliff line runningparallel to the river. The bluffs containcaves and openings inthe rock layers whereinteresting plants canbe found. The remain-der of the propertyconsists of rolling hills,wooded uplands andlowlands. The park isknown for its signifi-cant geological fea-tures that wereformed by the gla-ciers. While exploring this park, keep aneye out for Rough-winged Swallows,Red-eyed and Warbling Vireos, andRose-breasted Grosbeaks. Directions: From Manitowoc, take I-43north about 12 miles to Hwy 147, theneast about .25 mile to Cty R, and northon R approximately 1 mile; driveway tothe east.

Phone: 920/683-4185Web: www.manitowoccounty.comSignature species: Songbirds,wildflowers and ferns.Rare species: Winter Wren,Eastern Phoebe, PileatedWoodpecker, and walking fern.Gazetteer: Page 56, B2.Seasonality: Open all year.Parking: Parking lot.Nearest food & lodging: InMaribel, Denmark, Mishicot, andManitowoc

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Collins Marsh State Wildlife AreaLying in the western part of the county,Collins Marsh is 4,214 acres of forest,cattail marsh and shrub-carr. Thesehabitats combine to attract a wide vari-ety of birds includ-ing Whimbrels,American Avocets,Tundra Swans,Veery, WoodThrushs, andProthonotaryWarblers. Climbthe viewing towerfor a bird’s-eyeview of this prop-erty, or rent a canoe (available fromCollins Marsh) and explore on yourown.Directions: From I-43 just west ofManitowoc exit at Cty JJ and travel 15miles west to the property located at20021 Hwy JJ.

Phone: 920/772-4258Web: dnr.wi.gov/org/land/wildlife Signature species: Wetlandspecies and raptors.Rare species: Yellow-headedBlackbird, Black and Forester’sTerns, Osprey, and Bald Eagles.Gazetteer: Page 56, D1.Seasonality: Open all year.Nearest food & lodging: InCollins, Reedsville & Manitowoc

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Fischer Creek Conservation AreaThis 160-acre site is a new addition tothe Manitowoc County Park System.The property lies on both sides ofFischer Creek and is a mix of habitatsincluding old field,lowland forest andshrub-carr. The prop-erty runs parallel toLake Michigan. Inspring and fall, thou-sands of migratingwaterfowl can beseen from the bluffsabove the lake.There is a system ofhiking trails that takeyou into the interiorof the propertywhere you can enjoyScarlet Tanagers, Red-belliedWoodpeckers, and Broad-wingedHawks.Directions: Located 9 miles south ofManitowoc on Cty LS, one mile northof Cleveland.

Phone: 920/683-4185Web:www.manitowoccounty.com/recreation/fischer.asp Signature species: Waterfowl,songbirds, and hawks.Rare species: Red-throated loonand Long-tailed Duck.Gazetteer: Page 47, A7.Seasonality: Open all year.Parking: Parking lotNearest food & lodging: InCleveland & Manitowoc

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Two Rivers Harbor & Neshota ParkThis harbor setting is a great place tolook for unusual gulls, diving ducks andmore. Using the Mariners and Rawley’sPoint hiking and biking trails, you cantravel to bothWoodland DunesNature Centerand Point BeachState Forest fromhere. Long-tailedducks, mer-gansers, and sev-eral other duckspecies are com-mon in the har-bor. In winter,boat traffic keeps the harbor fromfreezing over providing sanctuary formany unusual species of gulls.Directions: The harbor is in downtownTwo Rivers. Neshota Park is just northof the harbor on Zlatnik Drive between17th and 22nd Streets along the lake.

Point Beach State ForestPoint Beach State Forest is 2,900 acresof upland and lowland mixed forest,sedge meadow, sand dunes and beachalong LakeMichigan. Thereare ancient beachridges and swalesto explore on theforest’s six miles oftrail. This workingforest is teemingwith birds that findshelter here fromthe brisk winds offthe lake. Worm-eating Warblers,Yellow-breasted Chats, andBlackburnian Warblers hunt insects inthe treetops, while great rafts of water-fowl drift along the lake. The RawleyPoint lighthouse is the tallest (113-feet)octagonal skeletal light tower, and theonly one of its kind on the Great Lakes. Directions: Located 4 miles north ofTwo Rivers on Cty O (9400 Cty O).

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Phone: 920/794-7480Web: dnr.wi.gov/org/land/parksSignature Species: Songbirds,gulls, terns and waterfowl.Rare species: Pine and HoodedWarbler, and Acadian Flycatcher.Gazetteer: Page 56, C4.Seasonality: Open all year.Parking: Parking lot.Nearest food & lodging: In TwoRivers.Fees: State Park fees apply.

Phone: 920/683-4530Web: www.ci.two-rivers.wi.usSignature species: Waterfowland shorebirds.Rare Species: Greater Black-backed, Glaucous, Iceland, andThayers Gulls.Gazetteer: Page 56, C4.Seasonality: Open all year.Parking: Parking lot.Nearest food & lodging: In TwoRivers.

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Woodland Dunes is one of the premierbirding areas in the county. Locatedbetween Manitowoc and Two Rivers,this 1,200-acre reserve offers board-walks, observation areas and 6 miles ofhiking trails to explore its woodlands,meadows and marshes. Common avianresidents include ten species of spar-rows, Ruffed Grouse, AcadianFlycatcher, and White-eyed Vireo. The State Natural Area highlights theancient ridges and swales that arefound near the lakeshore. Many ridgesare timbered with aspen, white birch,beech and hemlock trees. The tremen-dous variety of plant species found hereattract many species of birds, especiallywarblers and thrushes.Directions: Located 7 miles east of I-43on Hwy 310, toward Two Rivers.(Address is 3000 Hawthorne Ave,which is Hwy 310.)

Phone: 920/793-4007Web: www.woodlanddunes.comSignature species: Songbirds,raptors, waterfowl, andshorebirds.Rare species: Osprey, Red-shouldered Hawk, and MourningWarbler.Gazetteer: Page 56, C4.Seasonality: Open all year.Nearest food & lodging: In TwoRivers and Manitowoc.

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Marinette CountyMarinette County bills itself as the “Waterfall Capital ofWisconsin.” Only a small corner of the county fronts onthe Bay of Green Bay; the balance of the county sweepsnorth and west across 1,500 square miles of woods andwater. Criss-crossed with miles of wild rivers andstreams, the county is blessed with nine waterfalls andexcellent whitewater rafting and canoeing.

Marinette, the county seat, is the home of theMarinette County Historical Museum (715/732-

0831). Located on Stephenson Island in the Menominee River, themuseum’s excellent exhibits detail the region’s lumbering and mar-itime history. Stop at the Wisconsin Welcome Center in Marinettefor local and statewide travel information (715/732-4333, www.travelwisconsin.com, open seasonally).

Seven miles to the southwest, visit the Peshtigo Fire Museum(715/582-3244, www.peshtigochamber.com). In 1871 a firestormdestroyed the town killing 1,200. When the town was rebuilt, the sur-vivors preserved this grim history in the museum.

Follow the Peshtigo River northwest through the county about 40miles to the High Falls and Caldron Falls Flowages. Along thesouth shore of the flowage is Wisconsin’s newest state park, the2,600-acre Governor Tommy G. Thompson Centennial State Park(715/757-3979, dnr.wi.gov/org/land/parks). The park includes about6.5 miles of undeveloped shoreline on the flowage, as well as severalcold, clear trout streams. Local whitewater rafting outfitters includeKosir’s Rapid Rafts (715/757-3431, www.kosirs.com) and Thornton’sWhitewater Rafting (715/757-3311, www.thorntonsresort.com).

Bloch Oxbow State Natural AreaThis 614-acre State Natural Area (SNA)is one of the best examples of northerndry-mesic forest remaining inWisconsin. Large red and white pinestower over a canopy of red oak and redmaple. A floodplain forest of silvermaple with green ash, elm, bitternuthickory, and cottonwood this far northis an unusual habitat. Old farm fieldsare being restored to native prairie. ThePeshtigo River flows through the areaattracting many species of waterfowland wading birds. The woodlands sup-port warblers, Scarlet Tanagers, Great-crested Flycatchers, and BaltimoreOrioles.Directions: From the intersection ofHwy 41 and Cty B in Peshtigo, gosouth 1.3 miles on Cty B to Cty BB 2.8miles to a parking area east of theroad. The best pines are east of BB.

Phone: 715/582-5000Web: dnr.wi.gov/org/land/er/snaSignature Species: Bald Eagle,Great Blue Heron, Bank Swallow,and Red-shouldered Hawk.Rare Species: Caspian andForester’s Terns.Gazetteer: Page 80, D2.Seasonality: Accessible year-around.Parking: Provided.Nearest food & lodging: InPeshtigo & Marinette

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Dunbar Barrens State Natural AreaDunbar Barrens is a 1,330-acre pinebarrens located on gently rolling glacialoutwash. The area is predominantlyopen with scattered shrubs and trees,grasses and sedges. Logging, grazingand periodic fires have combined withfrost pockets to maintain an open vista,quite uncommon in the wooded north.Because this area is so open and domi-nated by grasslands, it’s a great place tosee Vesper, Field, and Clay-coloredSparrows, as well as Eastern Kingbirds,Bobolinks, Eastern Meadowlarks andUpland Sandpipers. As you hike thearea, enjoy the exotic smell of blueber-ries and sweet ferns that grow every-where.Directions: From the intersection ofHwy 8 and Cty U west of Dunbar, gowest 2.1 miles on Hwy 8, then northon an unimproved access road 1.3miles, then west 0.4 mile to the south-east corner of the site.

Phone: 715/856-9160Web: dnr.wi.gov/org/land/er/snaSignature Species: EasternBluebird and Eastern Towhee.Rare Species: Upland Sandpipersand Merlin.Gazetteer: Page 91, C7.Seasonality: Not accessibleduring winter and spring breakup.Parking: Parking throughoutproperty.Nearest food & lodging: InGoodman & Dunbar

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Peshtigo Harbor Unit-Green Bay WestShore State Wildlife Area

Four miles of frontage on Green Baydraws large concentrations of migratingwaterfowl and shorebirds to this StateWildlife Area. The Peshtigo River flowsthrough bottomland forest with manyoxbows. A braided river channel windsthrough coastal marshes at the mouthof the river. While much of the area islow-lying with a high water table, sandridges are found throughout the prop-erty. Second-growth oak, aspen, redmaple, and pine combine with largeareas of black ash. Native and restoredgrass fields and extensive sedge mead-ows provide open habitats. Interpretivetrails allow visitors to experience thearea. Canoes and kayaks can be used. Directions: Located 5 miles southeastof Peshtigo. South of the PeshtigoRiver, take Hale Rd. to Harbor Rd. tothe area. North of the river take Cty Bto Cty BB.

Phone: 715/582-5000Web: dnr.wi.gov/org/land/wildlifeSignature Species: Waterfowl,terns, rails, bitterns, harriers andsparrows.Rare Species: Red-shoulderedHawk, Osprey, Yellow Rail,Forester’s and Common Terns.Gazetteer: Page 68, A3.Seasonality: Open all year.Parking: Provided.Nearest food & lodging: InPeshtigo and Marinette.

Seagull Bar State Natural AreaSeagull Bar is a sand spit and marshcomplex on Green Bay. The sand spitshelters a lagoon and large area ofshallow water with emergent vegeta-tion. This area is the only dune complexwith a system of sand ridges and wet-lands on Green Bay. The area is aprominent bird migration stoppingpoint on Green Bay. During somespring and fall migrations, shorebirdsby the thousands gather there to restand feed. The lagoon is attractive to allspecies of waterfowl. Directions: Via Leonard Street in thesoutheastern corner of the city ofMarinette, drive to Red Arrow Park onthe shore of Green Bay. Walk southeastinto the natural area. The park’s boatlaunch affords water access.

Phone: 715/582-5000Web: dnr.wi.gov/org/land/er/snaSignature species: Shorebirds.Rare Species: Piping plover,White Pelican; and Caspian,Common and Forester’s Terns.Gazetteer: Page 80, D4.Seasonality: All year but partsare closed during nesting season.Parking: ProvidedNearest food & lodging: InMarinette.

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Governor Thompson State ParkOpened in 2005, this extensively forest-ed, 2,187-acre state park includes 2small lakes and numerous trout streamsand seeps. About 6.5 miles of CaldronFalls Flowage pristine shoreline arewithin the park. A mix of upland andwetland forest provides diverse habitatthat host a variety of birds. A restoredpine barrens – a plant community oncecommon in Wisconsin but now rare –might provide you with a NorthernHarrier for your birding check list. Thisproperty is an excellent place to seeBroad-winged Hawks and Red-shoul-dered Hawks, as well as Ruffed Grouse,Red-headed Woodpeckers, and Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers.Directions: Located about 15 milesnorthwest of Crivitz via Cty A to Cty Xto the High Falls Reservoir bridge.Cross the bridge, then north onParkway Rd., west on Ranch Rd., andnorth on Paust Ln. to the park.

Phone: 715/757-3979Web: dnr.wi.gov/org/land/parksSignature Species: Bald Eagle,Scarlet Tanager, and CommonNighthawk.Rare Species: Osprey.Gazetteer: Page 79, B6.Seasonality: Open all year.Parking: Provided.Nearest food & lodging: InCrivitz.Fee: State Park fees apply.

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Milwaukee CountyMilwaukee County is Wisconsin’s most urban; the metroarea includes a dozen suburban communities fromBrown Deer and Bayside on the north to Oak Creek andFranklin on the south. It’s a busy place, filled with plentyof interesting attractions.

Art lovers have four wonderful venues to choosefrom: the spectacular Milwaukee Art Museum(414/224-3200, www.mam.org), the Charles Allis ArtMuseum (414/278-8295, www.cavtmuseums.org), the

Haggerty Museum of Art on the campus of Marquette University(414/288-1669, www.marquette.edu/haggerty), and the Villa TerraceDecorative Arts Museum (414/271-3656, www.cavtmuseums.org).

For fun on the lakeshore, visit Discovery World at PierWisconsin (414/765-9966, www.pierwisconsin.org). This fabulousnew 120,000 square foot facility, opened late in 2006, offers interac-tive exhibits, a Lakefront Amphitheater, and 360-degree views of LakeMichigan and the city, and gives Wisconsin’s S/V Denis Sullivan ahome.

Tours of the Harley-Davidson factory in Wauwatosa (877/883-1450, www.harley-davidson.com) are a must, as are the MillerBrewing Company (800/944-5483, www.millerbrewing.com), theMilwaukee County Zoo (414/771-5500, www.milwaukeezoo.org),the Milwaukee Public Museum (414/278-2700, www.mpm.edu),and the Mitchell Park Conservatory Domes (414/649-8126,www.countyparks.com). And if you’re feeling lucky, visitPotawatomi Bingo & Casino (800/729-7244, www.paysbig.com).

Havenwoods State ForestThe property was once farmed but nowserves as an outdoor classroom and aplace for the urban dweller to enjoydiverse property where wildlife thrives.Purchased in the early 1900s, it serveda variety of uses, but in 1979, the DNRbegan restoration of the lands. Today, 6miles of trails take you through grass-lands, forests, and wetlands. An arbore-tum and Environmental AwarenessCenter serve the public with opportuni-ties to learn more about forests andother habitats. Bobolinks, SandhillCranes, and Wild Turkeys are some ofthe birds that enjoy this piece of coun-try in an urban setting.Directions: From I-43, exit at SilverSpring Drive, then west to NorthSherman Blvd (N43rd St.) to DouglasAvenue. Turn west on Douglas 1 blockto entrance.

Phone: 414/527-0232Web: dnr.wi.gov/org/land/parksSignature species: Sedge Wren,Field Sparrow, and CommonYellowthroat.Rare species: Long-eared Owland White-eyed Vireo.Gazetteer: Page 39, C6.Seasonality: Open all year;Nature Center open Mon- Fri8am-4pm with some weekendprogramming.Parking: Parking lots.Nearest food & lodging: InMilwaukee.

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Discovery World at Pier Wisconsin Opened in 2006, this impressive facilityoffers visitors spectacular views of thelake and 120,000 square feet of inter-active exhibits, aquariums, andWisconsin’s flagship, the schooner S/VDenis Sullivan is docked just outside.There are theaters, a gift shop, andgreat food. Access this learning center by bicycle,boat, vehicle or via the LakesidePromenade. Learn about the great lakesand their effects on the history and cul-ture of the area. Listen to lectures onyour favorite natural history topics orsign up for a summer sailing adventureon Lake Michigan and improve yourbird list!Directions: Located at 500 N. HarborDrive at the lake front. Exit I-794 atLincoln Memorial Drive and follow signsto lakefront.

Phone: 414-765-9966Web: www.discoveryworld.orgSignature Species: Waterfowl,gulls and shorebirdsRare Species: American Avocet,Franklin’s and Lesser Black-backedGullsGazetteer: Page 39, D6Seasonality: Open all yearNearest food & lodging: InMilwaukeeFee: Fees apply

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Schlitz Audubon Nature Center & Doctor’s Park

The Schlitz Audubon Nature Center is aprivately funded, nonprofit nature pre-serve dedicated to environmental edu-cation and land stewardship. Doctor’sPark is the adjacent county-ownedproperty. Together they offer 234 acresof land alongLake Michigan,and a birdspecies list of252. Schlitz isthe former “NineMile Farm.”Owned by theUihlein family, itwas nine milesfrom the SchlitzBrewery. The lake draws big numbersof waterfowl that you can see from thebluff-tops. The property offers anobservation tower and 6 miles of hikingtrails. Doctor’s Park has lakeshore,maple-beech woods, and bluffs thatshelter Red-throated Loons, CaspianTerns and Long-tailed ducks.Directions: Exit I-43 at Brown DeerRoad. Travel east one mile to entranceat 1111 E. Brown Deer Road.

Phone: 414/228-0314 or414/257-6100Web: www.sanc.org Signature species: Largeconcentrations of ducks in winter;spring and fall migration route forwarblers.Rare species: Barrow’sGoldeneye, Red Phalarope, PurpleSandpiper, and NorthernMockingbird.Gazetteer: Page 39, 6C.Seasonality: Open all year.Parking: Parking lot.Nearest food & lodging: InBrown Deer & Milwaukee.Fees: Free to National AudubonMembers, non-member fee.

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Milwaukee Lake Shore ParksDesigned by landscape architectFrederick Law Olmstead, Lake Park ison the National Register of HistoricPlaces. The last known remaining Indianmound in Milwaukee is found here.North PointLighthouse(1888) is cur-rently beingrestored.These countyparks are a400-acre mixof shoreline,ravines,woodlandsand mead-ows thatoffer safe harbor to the many birds thatuse the Lake Michigan flyway.Directions: These lakefront parksextend along Lincoln Memorial Drivefrom 800 to 3200 north.

Phone: 414/962-1680 or414/275-6100Web: www.lakeparkfriends.org Signature species: 4-seasonbirding with a list of impressivespecies.Rare species: Ross’s Goose, KingEider, Purple Sandpiper, RedPhalarope, Thayer’s Gull, Black-legged Kittiwake, Snowy Owl, andCarolina Wren.Gazetteer: Page 39, D6.Seasonality: Open all year.Parking: Parking lots.Nearest Food & lodging: InMilwaukee.

Lakeshore State ParkThis new state park opened in the fallof 2006. It is a 17-acre island off theshoreline of Lake Michigan in the heartof Milwaukee. A bridge at each end ofthe island will provide visitors with easyaccess to the island, or one may docktheir boat and visit the park. Good bird-ing will be found here as you enjoy thewide variety of species that will cruisepast the island. A visitor center will be added alongwith a river walk and harbor entrancewith a lakeside multi-use trail and goodfishing access to the lake. The park willconnect the Hank Aaron State Trail, andthe Oak Leaf Trail, a system of pavedtrails and parkways traversing about100 miles through Milwaukee County.Directions: Entrance to park is southof Discovery World at Pier Wisconsin.Lakeshore State Park office is located inDiscovery World at Pier Wisconsin.

Phone: 414-263-8570Web: dnr.wi.gov/org/land/parks Signature species: Waterfowl,shorebirds, and gullsRare species: Long-tailed Duck,Piping Plover, and PurpleSandpiperGazetteer: Page 39, D6Seasonality: Open all yearNearest food & lodging:MilwaukeeFee: State Park fees apply

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Urban Ecology Center & Milwaukee River Parks

These properties are all located alongthe Milwaukee River. Riverside Park hasbeautiful open grown oak trees and anopen understory. Estabrook andKletzsch Parks offer woods, ponds andgrasslands. The spring wildflowers arelovely, and there are many species ofwarblers, flycatchers and hawks. Trailsaccess all areas of the parks; many fol-low the river where you can see GreatBlue Herons and Belted Kingfishers.Orioles, Gray Catbirds, and thrushesalso nest in these urban settings. Directions: EUC: Exit I-43 on LocustStreet, then east 1.5 miles to OaklandAvenue, south 2 blocks on Oakland toPark, and right to the entrance.Estabrook: exit I-43 at Capitol Drive,then east 1.25 miles to Estabrook Pkwy,and north to the park. Kletzsch: Exit I-43 at Good Hope Road, then west onemile to Milwaukee River Pkwy, thensouth a half-mile to the park entrance.

Phone: 414/964-8505 (UEC),414/257-6100 (Co. Parks)Web:www.UrbanEcologyCenter.org orwww.countyparks.com Signature species: Black-throated Blue Warbler, GreenHeron, and Spotted Sandpiper.Rare species: Tufted Titmouse,Harris’s Sparrow, and White-eyedVireo.Gazetteer: Page 39, D6.Seasonality: Open all year.Parking: Parking lot.

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Whitnall Park & Wehr Nature CenterThe largest park in Milwaukee County,Whitnall contains the 220-acre WehrNature Center as well as the BoernerBotanical Gardens. Diverse habitat andpark amenities offer wonderful birdingopportunities and outdoor fun. Trailstraverse a glacial moraine covered byforests of maple, hickory and 150-year-old oak trees. Boardwalks, a viewingplatform and a visitor center are popu-lar places. There’s even a golf course.The Wehr Nature Center offers springbird walks and an environmental pro-gram. In 2003, the Boerner BotanicalGardens opened a new education andvisitor center to compliment their rose,herb and rock gardens.Directions: Exit I-43 at Layton Avenue,then west to Loomis Road, south toGrange Avenue, west to South 92ndStreet, south to College Avenue, andwest on College Avenue to the parkentrance.

Phone: 414/425-7303 (Whitnall),414/425-8550 (Wehr)Web: www.countyparks.com orwww.friendsofwehr.orgSignature species: Waterfowland woodpeckers.Rare species: White-frontedGoose, Western Grebe, PurpleGallinule, and Townsend’s Solitare.Gazetteer: Page 31, A6.Seasonality: Open all year.Parking: Parking lots.Fees: Some fees apply at Wehr.

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All these parks are located along theshore of Lake Michigan, offering excel-lent habitat for migrating birds. Steepbanks along the lake concentratemigrants along the bluff tops. GrantPark’s pond, pines trees and open fieldsattract sparrows of all kinds and Long-eared Owls. Sheridan Park has bluffs toexplore and large colonies of BankSwallows. Along Warnimont Park’s bikepath and trails you might spot aYellow-breasted Chat, NorthernMockingbird, Field Sparrow, andBobolink. The Oak Creek Parkway’squiet roads and beautiful trees attractmany species of birds.Directions: South Shore: Exit 794 atOklahoma Avenue, then east toSuperior Street, north to Nock Street,and right .75 miles to the marina.Sheridan: Exit 794 at OklahomaAvenue, then east to Lake Drive, southto 4800, and turn left into the park.Warnimont: south on Lake Drive to5400, left into park. Grant & Parkway:south on Lake Drive to Park Avenue,turn left on Park Avenue through GrantPark to Hawthorne.

Phone: 414/257-6100Web: www.countyparks.com Signature species: Waterfowl,gulls, songbirds, and BankSwallow colony.Rare species: Worm-eating andConnecticut Warbler, Little BlueHeron, Whimbrel, and AmericanAvocet.Gazetteer: Page 31, A7.Seasonality: Open all year.Parking: Parking lot.Nearest food & lodging: InMilwaukee.

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Oconto CountyOconto County offers more than 1,000 square miles ofrecreational opportunities from Green Bay on the east tothe Nicolet National Forest on the west. With fourmountain bike trail systems, 350 miles of coldwater troutstreams, and 50 miles of X-C ski trails, the county is ripefor adventure.

Oconto, on the lakeshore, is the county seat. It isalso the site of Copper Culture State Park, a small day-use park that preserves an Indian burial ground from the

Copper Culture about 6,000 years ago, the oldest cemetery site inWisconsin (920/746-5112, dnr.wi.gov/org/land/parks). Near theentrance to the park, the Copper Culture Museum offers a small,but intriguing exhibit of copper culture artifacts (920/834-6254).

Nearby, the Beyer Historic Home, built in 1868, has been com-pletely restored and furnished in 1890’s well-to-do Victorian fashion(920/834-6206, www.ocontocountyhistsoc.org). The Museum Annexcontains Copper Culture artifacts, old Main Street Oconto storeexhibits, carriages and old electric cars.

In the northwestern corner of the county near Lakewood, theHolt & Balcolm Logging Camp is the oldest logging camp in NorthAmerica, built on this site in 1880 (715/276-7769). Restored andoperated by the McCauslin Lions Club, it is listed on the NationalRegister of Historic Places. Nearby, the Wisconsin DNR operates theLakewood Rearing Station that produces tens of thousands of rain-bow and brown trout fingerlings annually (715/276-6066).

Machickanee Unit – Oconto County ForestThe Machickanee Forest is a 3,100-acreunit of the Oconto County Forest.Located just east of Oconto, the forestis bisected by a2,200-acre bulgein the OcontoRiver called theMachickaneeFlowage. The for-est is a site forbirders and hikers,while the flowageis popular withanglers, particularlyin winter. There are miles of hiking trailsthat access the property. Bring a canoeor kayak to see the herons, bitterns andnumerous species of waterfowl alongthe river and flowage. In the forests,see Veerys, Red-breasted Nuthatches,Golden-winged Warblers, and ScarletTanagers.Directions: North of the river, drive easton Cty I (Stiles Rd); south of the river useKonitzer Rd and Timberline Rd.

Phone: 920/834-6827Web: www.ci.ocontofalls.wi.us/ Signature Species: Red-shouldered Hawk, BlackburnianWarbler, and Ruby-crown Kinglet.Rare Species: Yellow-throatedWarbler, Swainson’s Thrush, andHooded Warbler.Gazetteer: Page 67, B8.Seasonality: Open all year.Parking: Parking lots.Nearest food & lodging: InOconto Falls.

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Oconto Harbor, Oconto Marsh & Rush Point – Green Bay West ShoresState Wildlife Area

Together, these properties total morethan 800 acres of wet marsh, flowageand cattail-sedge lowland marsh. Atthe Oconto Harbor, the Oconto Rivermeets Lake Michigan. Walk or drive the1,500 foot-long breakwater looking forinteresting birds. Traveling further northto Oconto Marsh and Rush Point thehabitat changes from shallow bay towetlands. This area is rich in birdlife;waterfowl are abundant and includeRedheads, Wood Ducks, and Ring-neckDucks. Uncommon birds here includeAcadian Flycatchers and CeruleanWarblers.Directions: From downtown Oconto,follow Cty Y east. Turn right ontoHarbor Road and follow .25 miles tothe breakwater. Follow Cty Y north toreach the Oconto Marsh and RushPoint properties.

Phone: 715/582-5000Web: dnr.wi.gov Signature species: White Pelican,Common and Caspian Terns.Rare species: Snowy Owl, Long-tailed Duck, Red-throated Loon,and Scoters.Gazetteer: Page 68, A2.Seasonality: Open all year.Parking: Parking lots.Nearest food & lodging: InOconto.

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Snow Falls Creek State Natural AreaSnow Falls Creek is a boulder-strewntrout stream originating in SullivanSprings and Hickey Springs to thenorth, and joining the North Branch ofthe Oconto River south of this 350-acreState Natural Area. It is located withinthe Nicolet National Forest. The streamis bordered by white cedar, balsam firand black ash, while tall white pinesdominate the forest. Ravines anduplands west of the creek supporthemlock, beech, sugar maple and bass-wood. This beautiful property holdswarblers of all species, Wood andHermit Thrushes, and Rose-breastedGrosbeaks.Directions: From Lakewood, drive eastand north 3 miles on Cty F, then east0.3 mile on Smyth Road, then south2.3 miles on Sullivan Springs Road (FR2330), then drive or walk southwest1.4 miles on FR 2944 to the Snow FallsCreek crossing. Follow the creek southinto the site.

Peshtigo Brook State Wildlife AreaThis 2,200-acre property supports agood population of grassland/shrubbirds. The bulk of the area is lowlandswamp and forested ridges. ThePeshtigo Brook drains the 10,000-acreBrazeau Swamp and meanders throughthe eastern part ofthe property. Thereare hiking trailsthat access thewestern part of theproperty making itpossible to explorethe interior. Lookfor the White-eyedVireo, CedarWaxwing, Black-throated Blue Warbler, and Brewer’sBlackbird.Directions: From Hwy 141 north ofPound, travel west 10 miles on Hwy 64to the property which is south of thehighway.

Phone: 715/582-5000Web: dnr.wi.gov/org/land/wildlifeSignature species: RuffedGrouse, Barred Owl, and CommonNighthawk.Rare species: Merlin, LoggerheadShrike and Warbling Vireo.Gazetteer: Page 79, D6.Seasonality: Open all year.Parking: Parking lots.Nearest food & lodging: InSuring.

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This 308-acre unit of the Green BayWest Shores State Wildlife Area is highquality Lake Michigan marshland. Roadaccess takesyou directlythrough thepropertynorth-to-south. Thereare greatviews of themarsh withthe lakebeyond.Look for Sedge and Marsh Wrens,herons, bitterns and rails as you driveslowly through the marsh. This is apopular place to launch a canoe orkayak for a bird’s-eye-view of the wet-land. The Pensaukee River flows fromnumerous springs and meets LakeMichigan just north of the property. Directions: Located 1 mile south ofPensaukee on Cty S.

Phone: 715/582-5000Web: dnr.wi.gov/org/land/wildlifeSignature species: CommonMerganser, Common Goldeneye,and American Bittern.Rare species: Snowy Egret,Yellow Rail, and Peregrine Falcon.Gazetteer: Page 68, B1.Seasonality: Open all year.Parking: Parking lot.Nearest food & lodging: InPensaukee & Oconto.

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Ozaukee CountyOzaukee County is a pleasant transition from subur-ban Milwaukee in the south to the open farmlands ofthe north. If you like biking, the Interurban Bike Trailis a great way to see the county; thirty miles of pavedtrail connecting every major city in the county(800/403-9898, www.interurbantrail.us).

With its Art Deco-style lighthouse and picturesqueharbor, Port Washington is a perfect place to launch aday of sportfishing on Lake Michigan. The countycourthouse, with its gold-plated dome, is an architec-

tural gem. The Port Washington Lightstation Museum, in arestored 1869 lighthouse, displays the city’s maritime and pioneer his-tory (262/284-7240, www.portwashingtonhistoricalsociety.org).

Twelve miles to the north, Harrington Beach State Park offers amile-long sandy beach on Lake Michigan popular with swimmers onhot, summer days (262/285-3015, dnr.wi.gov/org/land/parks).

In south-central Ozaukee County, historic Cedarburg with its 150-year-old limestone buildings, antique shops, and covered bridge is astep back in time. Shop dozens of specialty stores at Cedar CreekSettlement (866/626-7005, www.cedarcreeksettlement.com) andtaste the vintage at Cedar Creek Winery (800/827-8020,www.cedarcreekwinery.com). The Cedarburg Cultural Center offersa series of changing art exhibits (262/375-3676, www.cedarburgcul-turalcenter.org)

In nearby Grafton, the kids will love The Family Farm with itspetting zoo of barnyard animals from two-pound chickens to 2,000-pound Belgian draft horses (262/377-6161, www.familyfarm.net).

Harrington Beach State ParkThis 637-acre park has one mile of LakeMichigan frontage and boasts a bird listof 256 species, making it one of thebest places to bird watch in the state.Spring and fall migrations bring spec-tacular concentrations of waterfowl off-shore. In the spring, nearly everyspecies of warbler adorns the trees inthe hardwood forests and white cedarlowland swamp. In the fall, hawkmigrations are spectacular as they movesouth along the safety of the shoreline.The open fields, shrub carr and wet-lands are great places to explore. Hikingtrails access the entire property. Thepark offers a visitor center, boardwalks,geocaching for those who come insearch of adventure, or a refreshingswim in Quarry Lake. Directions: At Belgium, exit I-43 onCty D, then east 1.5 miles to the parkentrance.

Phone: 262/285-3015Web: dnr.wi.gov/org/land/parks Signature Species: Clay-coloredSparrow, White-eyed vireo, andYellow-breasted Chat.Rare Species: Red-throated Loon,Surf Scoter, and Harlequin Duck.Gazetteer: Page 39, A7.Seasonality: Open all year.Parking: Parking lots.Nearest food & lodging: InLake Church & Belgium.Fees: State Park fees apply.

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The Lion’s Den Gorge Nature Preserve isa high-quality, diverse, coastal ecosys-tem. The 79-acre county property liesalong an undeveloped Lake Michiganshoreline. The northern part of theproperty holds a deep coastal ravinecalled the Lion’s Den Gorge. Dominatedby white cedar and mixed hardwoods,it’s a place where one might findNorthern Mockingbirds, ProthonotaryWarblers and Orchard Orioles. Uplandareas along the bluff are a mixture ofgrasslands, wet meadows, wetlandsand bluff areas. The 100-foot bluff topprovides majestic views of LakeMichigan and is a great vantage duringspring and fall hawk migrations. TheUlao WPA is a 44-acre site to the northwhere you could find scoters, loons andmost species of ducks.Directions: At I-43, exit for Grafton(Hwy 60), turn east on Ulao Road for1.5 miles, turn north on Lake ShoreRoad and east on High Bluff Road toentrance sign.

Phone: 262/284-8270Web: www.co.ozaukee.wi.us Signature Species: Fall hawkmigration, loons, and Clay-colored Sparrows.Rare Species: Yellow-breastedChat, LeConte’s Sparrow, andCanada Warbler.Gazetteer: Page 39, B6.Seasonality: Open all year.Parking: Parking lot.Nearest food & lodging: In PortWashington & Grafton.

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Schwengel Waterfowl Production AreaThis 284-acre property is the best grass-land habitat in the county. The complexof 18 ponds and restored wetlands andgrasslands draws in awide variety of birds.The shallow marshesprovide habitat forVirginia and SoraRails, and are visitedby Great Blue Herons.Northern Harrierscruise the grasslandsin search of smallmammals. Hiking,nature study and pho-tography buffs willenjoy the area. In the winter bring yourcross-county skis.Directions: Exit I-43 at Belgium, weston Cty D to stop sign, then north onCty LL 2 miles, west on Jay Road 3miles to the intersection with Six MileRd. Sign on southwest corner of JayRoad and Six Mile Road.

Phone: 608/742-7100Web: www.fws.govSignature Species: Short-earedand Snowy Owl, Bobolink,Dickcissel, Sedge and Marsh Wren.Rare Species: Henslow’sSparrow and Yellow-headedBlackbird.Gazetteer: Page 47, D6.Seasonality: Open all year.Parking: Parking lot.Nearest food & lodging: InCedar Grove & Belgium.

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Riveredge Nature CenterThis exceptional nature center straddles1.5 miles of the Milwaukee River. Morethan 10 miles of hiking trails access avariety of woodlands, establishedprairies, meadows,and wetlands.Scarlet Tanager,Yellow-throatedVireo, Rough-legged Hawk andSaw-whet owls usethe property. Witha bird checklist of186 species, 600plant species,boardwalks, a viewing platform andbeautiful visitor center, this property is abird watcher’s paradise. Environmentaleducation is a key mission along withland and water conservation. Directions: From Hwy 33 at Newburgfollow Cty Y (Hawthorne Dr) northeastalong the Milwaukee River about 1 mileto entrance.

Phone: 800/287-8098Web: www.riveredge.usSignature species: Songbirds,waterfowl, shorebirds andraptors.Rare species: Cerulean Warbler,Acadian Flycatcher, Winter Wren,and Northern Harrier.Gazetteer: Page 39, A5.Seasonality: Open all year –center hours found on website.Parking: Parking lots.Nearest food & lodging: InSaukville & West Bend.Fee: Non-member trail fees apply.

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songbirds, raptors, waterfowl, shorebirds and warblers to your list.Hike, bike, cross-country ski, or in-line skate to see your favoritespecies.Directions: Access the trail in Mequon/Thiensville, Cedarburg,Grafton, Port Washington or Belgium.

Phone: 262/284-8257 or262/238-8257Web: www.interurbantrail.us Signature species: Waterfowl,songbirds, gulls, and hawks.Rare Species: Sixteen species ofgull have been seen in PortWashington Harbor.Gazetteer: Pages 39, A6-7, B6,C6 and Page 47, D7.Seasonality: Open all yearParking: Parking lotsNearest food & lodging: In thecommunities along the trail.

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Racine CountyLocated on Lake Michigan between the Chicago andMilwaukee metro areas, Racine County is a delightfulblend of rural heartland and lakefront city.

The City of Racine owes much to the S.C. Johnsonfamily and to famed Wisconsin architect Frank LloydWright. The Johnsons built their Johnson Wax empirein Racine, while Frank Lloyd Wright built the company’sAdministrative Building, a marvel of innovativestructure and style for the past seventy years (262/260-

2154, www.visitracine.org).Downtown, the Racine Art Museum (RAM), opened in 2003,

features one of North America’s most significant collections of con-temporary crafts (262/638-8300, www.ramart.org). Along the lake-front, the city’s Wind Point Lighthouse, built in 1880, is the tallestand oldest still in service on the Great Lakes. While not open fortours, the graceful white spire is an unparalleled photo opportunity.Also on the lakeshore, the Racine Zoological Gardens is a little gem;more than 300 animals, a petting zoo, and free admission (262/636-9189, www.racinezoo.org). The kids will love it.

In western Racine County, a trio of family attractions is also per-fect for kids. In Waterford, both the Bear Den Petting Zoo & Farm(262/895-6430, www.beardenzoo.com) and Green Meadows Farm(262/534-2891, www.greenmeadowsfarmwi.com) offer farm animals,petting zoos and pony rides. In nearby Burlington, amaze the kidswith gyroscope and yo-yo tricks at the Spinning Top ExploratoryMuseum (262/763-3946, www.topmuseum.org).

Honey Creek State Wildlife AreaHoney Creek Wildlife Area’s 1,083 acressit in three separate parcels in the FoxRiver watershed between Waterfordand Burlington. It’s a great place tobring your canoe or kayak for an enjoy-able day on Long Lake. Hiking trailstake you to the heart of the propertiesthat are a matrix of marsh, uplands,grassy field, forests and lowland brush.This mix of habitat provides opportuni-ties to see flycatchers, terns, Great-blueHerons, American Bitterns, and SandhillCranes.Directions: Located 2 miles north ofBurlington on Maple Road, or 1 milesouthwest of Rochester on Hwy W, or 3miles west of Rochester on Hwy FF orOak Knoll Road.

Phone: 262/884-2300Web: dnr.wi.gov/org/land/wildlifeSignature species: Ring-neckPheasant and Sandhill Crane.Rare species: Great Egret andKing Rail.Gazetteer: Page 30, C3.Seasonality: Open all year.Parking: Parking lots.Nearest food & lodging: InBurlington.

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Phone: 262/681-9714Web: www.racineco.comSignature species: Gulls, ternsand shorebirdsRare species: Surf Scoter, Long-tailed Duck, and King EiderGazetteer: Page 31, C7Seasonality: Open all yearParking: Parking lotsNearest food & lodging: InRacine

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Tichigan State Wildife AreaThis 1,521-acre wildlife area is com-prised of river, marsh, farmland and for-est. It includes the northwestern shoresof Tichigan Lake. Unusual wildlifeincludes Blanding’s turtles. Bird lifeincludes Great Egrets, Least Bitterns,and terns. A large impounded area isflooded for wildlife in the fall, making ita great place to see Green and Blue-wing Teal, Wood ducks and mer-gansers. In the spring, the drawdownof the water leaves exposed mudflatsthat are used by many species of shore-birds, including Wilson’s Phalaropes andWhite-rumped Sandpipers. Directions: From Waterford, take Hwy20/83 west 0.5 mile to Buena ParkRoad, then north 1.5 miles to RankeRd, then west 1 mile to the property.Other access points are also available.

Phone: 262/884-2300Web: dnr.wi.gov/org/land/wildlifeSignature species: Waterfowl,American Woodcock, andSandhill Crane.Rare species: NorthernMockingbird and Snowy Owl.Gazetteer: Page 30, B4.Seasonality: Open all year.Parking: Parking lots.Nearest food & lodging: InWaterford.

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This rocky point north of the city jutsinto Lake Michigan. It’s an excellentplace to observe many unusual birds atvirtually any timeof the year. Duringstorms, the Point’sravines and wood-ed areas shelterwarblers, sparrows,thrushes and manyother songbirds.Red-throatedLoons, Whimbrelsand Greater Black-backed, Sabine’s and Franklin’s Gullsfeed along the lakeshore. You can alsoenjoy the view from the historic light-house, and be sure to drive the roadaround the park for interesting wildlife.Directions: North of the city, travel CtyG (Four Mile Road) east until road turnssharply right and becomes LighthouseDrive which takes you to the lighthouseand Shoop Park.

Sanders Park Hardwoods State Natural Area

This State Natural Area is located withinSanders County Park and is part of anancient terrace of Lake Michigan.Hiking trails access the dry forest ofbasswood, white oak, black walnut andwhite ash. Blooming orchids and fernsfollow the rich wildflower display in thespring. Rose-breasted Grosbeak, WoodThrush, and Scarlet Tanager are foundhere along with a good variety ofwoodpeckers that hammer the deadelm trees in the low areas.Directions: Fromthe intersection ofHwys 31 & 11 insouthwest Racine,go south 2.1 mileson Hwy 31, theneast 1 mile on CtyKR, then north 0.5mile on WoodsRoad to the parkentrance.

Phone: 920/892-8756Web: dnr..wi.gov/org/land/er/snaSignature species: EasternWood Pewee and Great-crestedFlycatcher.Rare species: Red-headedWoodpecker and MourningWarbler.Gazetteer: Page 31,C7.Seasonality: Open all year.Parking: Parking lot.Nearest food & lodging: InRacine.

Phone: 262/681-9714Web: www.racineco.comSignature species: VariedThrush, Orchard Oriole, andGreat-crested Flycatcher.Rare Species: Red-neckedGrebe, American Avocet, andBell’s Vireo.Gazetteer: Page 31, B7Seasonality: Open all yearParking: Parking lotNearest food & lodging: InRacine

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Sheboygan CountyWith the lakeshore on its east and the sprawling,30,000-acre Kettle Moraine State Forest on its west,Sheboygan County has lots to offer.

Sheboygan’s beautiful lakefront beaches areflanked by a new marina and the new Blue HarborResort featuring a 40,000 square foot indoor water-park (866/701-2583, www.blueharborresort.com).Kids will also love the Above & Beyond Children’sMuseum (920/458-4263, www.abkids.org) and the2.5 miles of sandy beach at Kohler-Andrae State

Park (920/451-4080, dnr.wi.gov/org/land/parks). The John MichaelKohler Arts Center offers eleven galleries of contemporary art(920/458-6144, www.jmkac.org).

Nearby Kohler is known for golf and toilets. Kohler is the home ofThe American Club whose facilities include a pair of world-class golfcourses, Blackwolf Run and Whistling Straits, host of the 2004PGA Championship (800/344-2838, www.destinationkohler.com). Thecity is also the home of the Kohler Company, the world’s largestmanufacturer of bathroom fixtures (920/457-3699,www.kohlerco.com). If you wondered how toilets are made, tours areoffered.

Western Sheboygan County is blessed with the glacial terrain ofthe Northern Unit of the Kettle Moraine State Forest (262/626-2116, dnr.wi.gov/org/land/parks). Enjoy hiking, biking, swimming andspectacular scenery. Just north of the forest in Greenbush, tour the1850’s Wade House stagecoach inn and the Wesley Jung CarriageMuseum (866/944-7483, www.wisconsinhistory.org).

Evergreen Park Evergreen Park is one of three countyparks in this area, making for a diversecombination of habitats that draw inmany species of birds.It is located just east ofLake Michigan andattracts large numbersof songbirds duringmigration. The parkcontains mostly ever-greens, but the PigeonRiver cuts through thepark offering grassybanks with someshrubbery that attractsflycatchers, White-crowned, Clay-col-ored and Harris sparrows, and wadingbirds. In the hardwood areas, look forwarblers of all types. Evergreen is con-tiguous with Maywood Park, andQuarry Park is located across the street.Directions: From I-43, take Exit #128(Hwy 42) south for 1 mile to MuellerRoad to Evergreen Park.

Kettle Moraine State Forest Northern Unit& Kettle Moraine Red Oaks State Natural Area

This 316-acre SNA lies within the29,000- acre Northern Unit of theKettle Moraine State Forest. It is maturedry-mesic forest ofbasswood, sugarmaple, white ash,white oak and blackcherry. Red oakdominates thecanopy while theground layer hasmany species ofplants and shrubs,from orchids to ferns. This diversity isvery attractive to rare birds such as theAcadian Flycatcher, Red-shoulderedHawk, and Cerulean Warbler. Owls,warblers, and Scarlet Tanagers are alsofound here. The State Forest is rolling,wooded hills dotted with lakes. It offersmuch to the nature lover, includingnature programs. Directions: From Greenbush, go south1 mile on Cty A to a pull-off on theeast side of the road. The Ice Age Trailtraverses the site. Access is also possiblefrom the east along Ridge Road, 1.4miles north of Cty Z.

Phone: 920/459-3440Web: www.ci.sheboygan.wi.us Signature species: Screech,Barred, and Great-horned Owls.Rare species: Hooded Warbler,Veery, and Yellow-belliedWoodpecker.Gazetteer: Page 47, B7.Seasonality: Open all year.Parking: Parking lot.Nearest food & lodging: InSheboygan.

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Phone: 920/892-8756 or262/626-2116Web: dnr.wi.gov/org/land/parks Signature species: EasternWood Pewee, and Ovenbird.Rare species: Acadian fly-catcher, Red-shouldered Hawk,and Cerulean Warbler.Gazetteer: Page 47, B5.Seasonality: Open all year.Parking: Parking area.Nearest food & lodging: InGreenbush.Historic Site: Old Wade House,Greenbush.

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Maywood – Ellwood H. MayEnvironmental Park

This park shares a common border withEvergreen Park. Habitats vary over the120-acre site from restored prairie toold-field, hardwood forest, ponds,mixed woods and the Pigeon River.Well-marked trails provide access to allparts of the property. It has boardwalksand bridges, a visitor’s center, gift shopand a viewing platform. Public pro-grams are offered year round. Springand fall migrations of warblers are asgood here as anywhere along the LakeMichigan coast. Look for interestingsparrows in the fields and listen forAmerican Woodcocks in the spring. Directions: From I-43, take exit #128(Hwy 42) southeast 1.1 miles and turnright on Mueller Road. Park entrance ison the left.

Kohler Andrae State Park & Kohler Park Dunes State Natural Area

This beautiful park with its 2.5 miles ofsandy beach along Lake Michigan is ascenic gem. The Kohler Park DunesState Natural Area preserves some ofthe best parts of thebeach area. There,the dunes, both sta-bilized and active,are mixed with wet-lands and dry-mesicwhite pine forest.The park has anature center, and acordwalk to accessthe sand dunes.Rushes and sedges along the dunesdraw shorebirds like Whimbrels. In thewoods, vireos, thrushes, finches, spar-rows and warblers are seen. Look forhawks overhead and scan the lake fornumerous species of waterfowl duringspring and fall migrations. Directions: From I-43, exit at Cty Veast 1.5 miles to the park entrance.

North Point ParkThis city park is located north of theSheboygan Yacht Club on a rockypeninsula that juts out into LakeMichigan. From the overlook, you cansee an exceptionalarray of birds, espe-cially during springand fall migrations.Birds you may seeinclude Horned andEared Grebes,Long-tailed andHarlequin Ducks,eiders as well asGlaucous, Laughingand Little Gulls, and Black-bellied andAmerican Golden Plovers. Snowy Owlsare seen here in early winter along withPurple Sandpipers. Directions: From I-43 exit Hwy 23 eastinto Sheboygan. Follow KohlerMemorial Drive (Hwy 23) to BroughtonDrive. Then north on Broughton Driveto North Point Park and Overlook.

Sheboygan Marsh State Wildlife Area& Sheboygan County Park

This mix of state and county land is avast wetland and marsh complex oflowland hardwoods, swamp and deepmarsh with standsof cedar and tama-rack. You’ll wantto rent a canoe orkayak at the parklodge and explorethis property fromthe water. Part ofthe property is aclosed refuge,offering sanctuaryto birds and animals, and is strictly off-limits to visitors. From Sandhill Cranesand bitterns in the wetlands, to UplandSandpipers in the uplands, the diversityof birds will inspire you to return in allseasons of the year.Directions: From Elkhart Lake, followCty J northeast 2 miles to the MarshPark Lodge entrance.

Phone: 920/451-4080Web: dnr.wi.gov/org/land/parksSignature species: Vireos,waterfowl, and thrushes.Rare species: Surf Scoters andWillets.Gazetteer: Page 47, C7.Seasonality: Open all year.Parking: Parking lots.Nearest food & lodging: InSheboygan.Fee: State Park fees apply

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Phone: 920459-3906 Web: www.gomaywood.orgSignature Species: AmericanWoodcock and Red-tailed Hawk.Rare species: Sharp-shinnedHawk and Hooded Warbler.Gazetteer: Page 47, B7.Seasonality: Open all year.Parking: Parking lot.Nearest food & lodging: InSheboygan.

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Phone: 920/892-8756Web: dnr.wi.gov/org/land/wildlifeSignature species: Red-tailedHawk, Sora Rail, and Yellow-headed Blackbird.Rare species: Broad-wing Hawk,Least Bittern, and American Egret.Gazetteer: Page 47, B5.Seasonality: Open all year.Parking: Parking lots.Nearest food & lodging: InElkhart Lake.

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Phone: 920/459-3440Web: www.city.sheboygan.wi.usSignature Species: Shorebirdsand gulls.Rare Species: King andCommon Eider, Sabine’s Gull,and Purple Sandpiper.Gazetteer: Page 47, C7.Seasonality: Open all year.Parking: Parking lot.Nearest food & lodging: InSheboygan.

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County ContactsThese contacts, in each of the elevencounties in the Lake Michiganregion, are ready to help you planyour outdoor adventure. They cansuggest accommodations andrestaurants, as well as attractionsand other historical, cultural andenvironmental opportunities.

Door County Chamber ofCommerce920/743-4456, 800/527-3529www.doorcounty.com

Kenosha Area Convention & VisitorsBureau262/654-7307, 800/654-7309www.kenoshacvb.com

Kewaunee Chamber of Commerce920/388-4822, 800/666-8214www.kewaunee.org

Manitowoc Area Visitor &Convention Bureau920/683-4388, 800/627-4896www.manitowoc.info

Marinette/Menominee AreaChamber of Commerce715/735-6681, 800/236-6681www.marinettechamber.com

Oconto County Tourism920/834-6969, 888/626-6862www.ocontocounty.org

Ozaukee County Tourism Council262/284-9288, 800/403-9898www.ozaukeetourism.com

Packer Country VCB (Green Bay)920/494-9507, 888/867-3342www.packercountry.com

Racine County Convention & VisitorsBureau262/884-6400, 800/272-2463www.racine.org

Sheboygan County Convention &Visitors Bureau920/457-9495www.sheboygan.org

VISIT Milwaukee414/273-7222, 800/554-1448www.milwaukee.org

More Sources of Tourism Information

Wisconsin Welcome CentersTwo Wisconsin Welcome Centers arelocated along Lake Michigan travelcorridors. Operated by theWisconsin Department of Tourism,they can help you plan a local bird-ing foray, or a two-week statewidevacation. You’ll find WelcomeCenters in:

Kenosha(From I-94, exit 347 at LakeviewParkway)262/857-7164, 800/432-8747www.travelwisconsin.com

Marinette(Downtown on Bridge St., just southof the Hwy. 41 bridge)715/732-4333, 800/432-8747www.travelwisconsin.com

More Birding ResourcesNational Audubon Society800/542-2748www.audubon.org/states/wi

Trempealeau National WildlifeRefuge608/539-2311http://midwest.fws.gov/trempealeau

US Fish & Wildlife ServiceUpper Mississippi National Fish &Wildlife Refugewww.fws.gov/midwest/uppermissis-sippiriver

Wisconsin Department of NaturalResources608/266-2621www.dnr.wi.gov

Wisconsin Welcome Centers

The Wisconsin Department of Tourism operates tenWisconsin Welcome Centers (WWC) at major highwayentrances to thestate. They’re greatplaces to stop formaps, travel infor-mation, trip plan-ning, brochures andpublications, vaca-tion ideas, or just afriendly smile anddirections to thenearest restaurant.

Centers distributefree publicationsthat detail Wisconsinaccommodations,attractions, events, golfing, camping, biking, birding, stateparks, and historic attractions. You can also order thesefree publications on-line atwww.travelwisconsin.com,or call toll-free 800/432-8747.

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Top Ten Things Birdersmight want to bring ontheir next Wisconsin foray

10. Your clubs – Wisconsin hasmore than 400 golf courses availablefor public play. Can you say “Teetime?”

9. Your Creel – To put the trout inyou’re gonna catch on any ofWisconsin’s 2,444 cold waterstreams.

8. Your Camping Gear – You’llneed it at any of the 5,535 campsitesin Wisconsin’s 60 state parks andforests.

7. Your Swimming Suit – There’s amillion acres of water in Wisconsin.If that’s not enough, you may stay ata hotel with a pool. And if you’vebrought the kids/grandkids… canyou say “Waterpark?”

6. Your canoe – The better to besilent on any of Wisconsin’s 15,000lakes.

5. Your Bike – More than 1,000miles of surfaced bike trails through-out Wisconsin.

4. Your Antiquing Guide – Whoa,better bring the credit card too.

3. Your Camera – It’s gonna be gor-geous out there.

2. Your Appetite – For a cuppa Joe,a slice of pie and a little ala mode ata home-cookin’ café.

1. Your Gazetteer and Compass –Two things John Muir never forgot.

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