https://ebird.org/wi/hotspot/L252442
Habitat: Open Water, Marsh, Sedge Meadow, Alder Swamp, Northern Hardwood Forest.
Best Birds: A two mile walking trail leads through diverse habitats where woodland, marshland, and alder thicket birds nest. As you start from the parking lot, look and listen for Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, Alder Flycatcher, Veery, Sedge Wren and more. As you approach the marshy area, a loop trail will cross over a few boardwalks and eventually come to a small observation tower where you can scan over the marshy area. While in the wetlands look and listen for; Blue-winged Teal, Virginia Rail, Sora, Wilson’s Snipe, American Bittern, Green Heron, Marsh Wren, Swamp Sparrow and more. In late fall or winter, look for Rough-legged Hawk, Northern Shrike, and Common Redpoll.
Directions: Located approximately 20 driving miles northeast from Wausau, WI, along County Highway G, look for the large Bitzke Bird Walk sign (45.087830, -89.346045). Turn north here on the entrance road and drive one-quarter mile to the parking lot (45.091694, -89.345815).
Site Address & Additional Information:
Outdoor restroom located at the parking lot. Expect ticks and mosquitoes.
https://www.co.marathon.wi.us/Departments/ParksRecreationForestry/Recreation/BirdWatching.aspx
Dan Belter
