https://ebird.org/wi/hotspot/L454180
Habitat: Jack Pine-Oak Barrens, Northern Hardwood Forest, Young Conifers, Marsh, Open Water.
Best Birds: Black-billed Cuckoo, Common Nighthawk, and Eastern Whip-poor-will nest here. Common raptors include Northern Harrier, Sharp-shinned, and Broad-winged Hawk, while Rough-legged Hawk is present in winter. 7 woodpecker species including Red-headed Woodpecker are regular. Olive-sided Flycatcher is occasional during migration. Both House and Winter Wren breed here. Cedar Waxwing nests and Bohemian Waxwing are occasional in autumn and winter. Clay-colored, Field, White-throated, Vesper Sparrow nest, while White-crowned Sparrow is common during migration. Brewer Blackbird nests here. Uncommon warblers include Golden-winged, Mourning, Northern Parula, Magnolia, and Canada Warbler.
Directions: Main Entrance on Fire Lane Road is 22 miles from Iron Mountain, MI. Via US Highway 141/2, to County Highway N, to Fire Lane Road parking lot. 45.81902, -88.18466. There are four other entrance locations: Lake Anna Road/Overlook Drive, 45.87653, -88.16292. Barrens Lake Road, 45.86052, -88.11976. Menominee River Road, 45.84765, -88.13294. Sand Lake Road, 45.88084, -88.18936.
Site Address and Additional Information:
Fire Lane Road, Niagara WI
Spread Eagle Barrens State Natural Area - Wisconsin DNR
Kay Kavanagh
