https://ebird.org/hotspot/L7574224
Habitat: Mixed Coniferous Forest.
Best birds: This preserved old white/red pine/oak forest harbors many species that usually nest much farther north. Species of special interest include Blue-headed Vireo, Hermit Thrush, Pine Warbler, Blackburnian Warbler, Black-throated Green Warbler, Hooded Warbler and Canada Warbler. A nighttime visit in summer may produce Long-eared Owl and Whip-poor-will.
Directions: 67 miles NE of LaCrosse/ 42.9 miles north of Mauston city center via Hwys. I-90, 12, 173 and Cranberry Road. From the parking spot (44.211408, -90.310464) follow the maintenance road through oaks into the old conifer forest. For those unable to walk distances, similar habitat lies along 5th St, the next road to the south.
Site Address and Additional Information:
This site is within the Meadow Valley SWA.
4th Street West Juneau County
https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/Lands/naturalareas/index.asp?SNA=578
https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/Lands/WildlifeAreas/meadowvalley.html
Randy Hoffman
