https://ebird.org/wi/hotspot/L507075
Habitat: Jack Pine-Oak Barrens, Oak Savanna, Open Water.
Best birds: Restoration at the park created rarely found sand barrens and oak savanna. Species drawn to this habitat are Red-headed Woodpecker and Lark Sparrow. A nighttime visit in summer should produce Common Nighthawk and Eastern Whip-poor-will.
A few park locations offer views of Castle Rock Lake for viewing waterbirds.
Directions: 73 miles E of LaCrosse/14.3 miles north of Mauston city center via Hwys. 58, and G.
Site Address and Additional Information:
Buckhorn State Park, Necedah, WI 54646
https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/Lands/naturalareas/index.asp?SNA=360
Randy Hoffman
