https://ebird.org/wi/hotspot/L2021793
Habitat: Mixed Coniferous Forest, Northern Hardwoods, Pine Plantation, Open Water.
Best Birds: Check for waterfowl including Trumpeter Swan along the Menominee River. Osprey, Northern Goshawk, and Bald Eagle are possible raptors. Along the various paths look for four species of vireos including Yellow-throated Vireo. Both Winter Wren and Wood Thrush nest here. Uncommon warblers include Golden-winged, Mourning, and Magnolia Warbler. Winter finches are possible in irruptive years. A quiet paddle or boat ride along the northern and eastern perimeter of this large area may produce a variety of flycatchers, thrushes, and warblers.
Directions: Seven miles north of Iron Mountain. A parking lot and gate/trailhead with Dorothy Fox sign, 45.898320, -88.111631 is on North Lake Road, 1.7 miles north of Hwy 2/141. A 2nd gate/trailhead and parking is west at 45.898270, -88.116140. The nearest public boat landing is Vagabond Park Boat Landing, 45.876484, -88.083710.
Site Address and Additional Information:
1055 North Lake Road, Florence WI
Kay Kavanagh
