https://ebird.org/wi/hotspot/L168604
Habitat: Hemlock-Hardwood Forest, Northern Hardwood Forest, Mixed Coniferous Forest.
Best Birds: South of the river, and east of Highway Y, is the State Natural Area where nesting Black-throated Green Warbler are usually present. Up to 15 additional warbler species are possible or confirmed as nesting in the park. Some of these include; Ovenbird, Blackburnian Warbler, Mourning Warbler, and Northern Parula. Some other park specialties include; Broad-winged Hawk, Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, Eastern Wood-Pewee, Yellow-throated Vireo, Winter Wren, Hermit Thrush, and Scarlet Tanager.
Along the river itself, watch for Belted Kingfisher or Great Blue Heron. A few Chimney Swifts can often be seen flying overhead, and on the river itself watch for Common Merganser.
Directions: located approximately 20 minutes northeast of Wausau, WI. Take State Highway 52 east of Wausau to County Highway Y (16 miles), turn south on Highway Y and go1.5 miles to the main entrance.
Site Address & Additional Information:
This very scenic park, with the shallow and fast flowing Eau Claire River passing through the heart of it, is rich with bird life, especially in summer. Hiking trails, including a section of the Ice Age Trail, are found throughout this mostly wooded park.
235890 County Road Y, Aniwa, WI 54408
Outdoor restrooms are available. Wood/Black-legged (Deer) Ticks are present, and expect mosquitoes.
https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/Lands/naturalareas/index.asp?SNA=109
Dan Belter
