Birdwatching in Wisconsin
Birding contacts and birdwatching information
Local Birdingpal Contacts
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Local Birdwatchers
Using the Birdingpal resources you must agree to the following: If you contact a local Birdingpal and make arrangement to go birding, you should note it is common courtesy to make sure you show up for the appointment. If for any reason you are unable to do this, the least you must do is contacting the local Pal right away. Please note that most Birdingpals are serious birdwatchers. It is a privilege to contact them, and your message should reflect it. A local Pal does not get paid, but should he/she offer to take you out birding, using their own vehicle, it would be courteous to pay for the fuel. A lunch and/or a small gift would also be appropriate, something as simple as a souvenir of your country, or a pin from your local birding club. | ||||||
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| R | Smidt | Appleton | Anytime | English |
| A few of the Birding locations within easy driving distance of the Appleton area include Horicon Marsh, the Lake Michigan shore line, and High Cliff state park, on Lake Winnegago. Many other options are detailed "Wisconsin's Favorite Bird Haunts". | ||||||
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| J | Weber | Brookfield | Weekend | English/fluent German ok Spanish |
| Milwaukee and the area has some great birding spots. Since I am a teacher I may be more available in the summer if I'm not traveling myself. | ||||||
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| J | Gulbrand | Germantown | Anytime | |
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| D | Panicucci | Hartford | Anytime | English |
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| M | Scott | La Crosse | Anytime | |
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| T | Collins | La Crosse | Anytime | |
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| J | Campell | Marinette | Anytime | |
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| A | Stutz | Madison | Weekend | |
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| P | Capobianco | Madison | Anytime | |
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| M | Anderson | Madison | Weekend | English/French competency no scientific/technical |
| New birder, not highly skilled, but can connect people with other birding resources. | ||||||
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| J | Peacock | Madison | Weekend | English |
| Madison has lots of parks and some pretty good birding areas, particularly during migration, and it's close to a wide variety of habitats. I'm a long-term birder of average skills, and bird a great deal during the spring migration, but much less regularly the rest of the year. | ||||||
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| Z | Wilson | Manitowish Waters | Anytime | English |
| The North Lakeland Discovery Center, located in Manitowish Waters, has a Bird Club that schedule weekly outings every Thursday morning, from April-December. Powell Marsh Waterfowl Area, Turtle Flambeau Flowage Scenic Waters Area, and the Northern Highlands are all great birding stops on there Thursday outings. Check out the Discovery Centers website at discoverycenter.net for more birding opportunities. | ||||||
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| C | Dermody | Milwaukee | Anytime | |
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| K | Olson | Ogema | Weekend | English |
| I am located right off the Timm's Hill National Trail on beautiful Hultman Lake with Stone Lake a very short distance away. Lake wildlife is in abundance. For a preview of birds visit my flickr site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/71953705@N00/ | ||||||
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| A | Sekl | Plymouth | Weekend | English |
| Amateur birder, know the local hotspots in Sheboygan County and may be able to provide some general information about eastern WI. Can get you in contact with more experienced birders. | ||||||
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| J | LeSuer | Racine | Weekend | |
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| R | Fare | Racine | Anytime | |
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| C | West | Richland Center | Anytime | English some French |
| Approx. 1 hour NW of Madison Richland county area is quite a birding hotspot. We have around 200 species recorded in the county. We're 20 min from the Kickapoo Reserve, an Hour and a half from Necedah NWR and 30 min from the Spring Green preserve. I know the Richland County area like the back of my hand and know where the birds can be found and when. I have set up a website about birding in Richland County and have listed some of the best birding spots. Here's the url: www.freewebs.com/rcbirds | ||||||
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| S | Baughman | Sheboygan | Weekend | English |
| Active birder for 31 years. Sheboygan is on the west shore of Lake Michigan, 1 hour north of Milwaukee, Wi. The Northern Unit of the Kettle Morraine State Forest is nearby. Sheboygan has a nice diversity of birding habitats within a short distance. | ||||||
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| C | Schroeder | Sheboygan | Anytime | English |
| Experienced birder, Wisconsin Society for Ornithology, located near birding hotspots: Horicon Marsh National Wildlife Refuge, Lake Michigan shoreline. | ||||||
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| S | Estensen | Werbster | Anytime | |
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| N | Cutright | West Bend | Anytime | |
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| R | Anglim | West Bend | Anytime | English |
| Just retired school teacher after 34 years of teaching, computers,Webpage building,and arts. Love working outside in the garden and watching birds in my area. I am located in a Zone 4 growing area, only 30 miles away from Lake Michigan, 32 miles north of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. | ||||||
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Professional Guides If you contact a professional Birdingpal guide you must be prepared to pay a fee for guiding services. | ||||||
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Local Information
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| Birder friendly lodging | Wisconsin |
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| Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia | Wisconsin |
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| Local weather | Yahoo |
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| Field guides recommended by Birdingpals | Wisconsin |
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| Find lowest prices for field guides, books, maps etc. | BookFinder4U |
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| Bird check list | Printable |
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| Wisconsin Society for Ornithology | Club |
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| Chequamegon Bird Club | Club |
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| Coulee Region Audubon Society | Club |
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| Horicon Marsh Bird Club | Club |
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| Wisconsin Metro Audubon Society | Club |
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| Whooping Crane Eastern Partnership | Club |
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| Birding Hotspots around the world | Sites |
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| Woodland Dunes Nature Center | Site |
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| Nicolet National Forest | Site |
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| Wyalusing State Park | Site |
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| Wisconsin Breeding Bird Atlas | Atlas |
Last update 01/09/2011