Fischer Lake Parkway
https://ebird.org/wi/hotspot/L3657581
Habitat: Non-Native Grasslands and Pasture, Cropland, Cedar Swamp, Hardwood Swamp, Willow, Adler or Dogwood Swamp, Northern Hardwoods, Open Water.
Best Birds: Warblers found along this eight mile road include Northern Waterthrush, Golden-winged, Mourning, Cape May, Northern Parula, Magnolia, and occasional Canada. Northern Cardinal is occasional unlike in many other areas of Florence County.
Both cuckoos and Eastern Whip-poor-will nest here. Northern Harrier, Red-shouldered, and Broad-winged Hawk are possible. Golden-crowned Kinglet, and Winter Wren are present in wetland areas. Wood Thrush have nested at Fischer Lake. Evening Grosbeak can be year-round. Vesper Sparrow, Bobolink, and Eastern Meadowlark are possible in open grassland areas. Rusty Blackbird (in migration) are present in wetlands.
Directions: 3 miles southwest of Iron Mountain, MI. Follow Florence County Highway B to Fischer Lake Parkway 45.77822, -88.12845. Make stops along the way at the Fischer Lake Boat Landing, 45.726678, -88.104952, Crossett Creek Culvert, 45.736602, -88.092558 and Hoskins Pond, 45.752687, -88.078884.
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The diverse habitat along this less travelled road provides a great variety of species. This road is perhaps the best location in Florence for the most warbler species. Like most birding in Florence County early morning is best.
Kay Kavanagh
