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Woodland Dunes Nature Center

HQ & Cattail Trail https://ebird.org/wi/hotspot/L1234430 

Willow Trail https://ebird.org/wi/hotspot/L1280272  

Habitat:  Marsh, Sedge Meadow, Alder and Willow Swamp, Open Water, Hardwood Swamp, Native and Restored Grassland.  

Best Birds: Birds regularly found in the Cattail marsh include Sora, Virginia Rail, and Marsh Wren. Waders, Belted Kingfisher, Purple Martin and multiple swallow species commonly forage throughout the marsh area. Least Bittern and American Bittern are found in the Cattails, and Osprey usually nest either on the platform near the nature center or on another nearby.  The old barn, farmhouse and garden areas near the nature center provide nesting areas for Chimney Swift and Eastern Phoebe

Directions: 35 miles SE of Green Bay, at the west edge of Two Rivers. Entrance off of Highway 310, 7 miles east of I-43 and about 1 mile west of Highway 42. Trails are accessed from the nature center parking area (44.15397, -87.58925).

Site Address & Additional Information:

Mostly wetland habitats adjacent to the West Twin River. Cattail Trail passes through Alder and willow swamp and sedge meadow to open cattail marsh closer to the river.  Proximity to Lake Michigan makes these habitats subject to influence by changing lake water levels.  Willow Trail has extensive willow and dogwood swamp, hardwood swamp, grassland and a small pond. The nature center feeders also attract passerines in season.

3000 Hawthorne Avenue, Two Rivers, WI  54241

https://www.woodlanddunes.org/

Joel Trick