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Habitat: Northern Hardwood Forest, Marsh, Willow, Alder or Dogwood Swamp, Open Water.
Best Birds: The ponds provide suitable resting areas for a large diversity of waterfowl during spring and fall migration. In particular, check for Greater White-fronted Goose, Cackling Goose, and Trumpeter Swan. The shallow ponds also attract Black Tern during the summer months.
A walk along the wooded areas - especially Loon Lake Woods SNA - during the summer may add species including Black-billed Cuckoo, Golden-winged Warbler, and Blue-winged Warbler.
During the winter months, birders may encounter Ruffed Grouse, Horned Lark, Golden-crowned Kinglet, and Snow Bunting.
Directions: 73 miles NW of Eau Claire/4 miles southwest of Cumberland. First Street bisects the area north to south and there is a parking area on First St. 0.9 miles south of 19 ½ Street, 45.47149, -92.13475.
Site Address & Additional Information:
1818–1956 First St., Comstock, WI 54826
Loon Lake Wildlife Area | Wisconsin DNR
Loon Lake Woods State Natural Area - Wisconsin DNR
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