Great Wisconsin Birding & Nature Trail

The Great Wisconsin Birding and Nature Trail is your invitation to observe the fascinating and diverse world of wildlife that exists in every corner of the state.

The Endangered Resources Program developed this series of five highway-based viewing guides, each highlighting unique regional ecosystems of the state. Each guide links a set of waypoints, refuges and wild places that offer the best birding and wildlife watching opportunities.

Information for the guides was gathered from a range of wildlife enthusiasts. Each site was nominated locally and evaluated as part of the regional project.

Site information includes site contact information, driving directions, locator map and a description of the property, common and rare plants and animals and a Web site if available.

Each trail has its own custom guide, which covers a different region of the state:

Great Wisconsin Birding & Nature Trail Covers

Complementary copies of guides are available by contacting Heisley Lewison at 608-266-7012.

Learn More

Find out which birds to look for on the trails in the Checklist of Wisconsin Birds [PDF 722KB].
Visit the Great Wisconsin Birding and Nature Trail (exit DNR) to learn more about the trail.
Read a Wisconsin Natural Resources Magazine article (exit DNR) about the trail

Last Revised: November 26, 2008