https://ebird.org/wi/hotspot/L1155585
Habitat: Open Water, Bottomland Hardwoods, Southern Hardwood Forest.
Best Birds: The Fox River supports a variety of ducks, geese, grebes, and herons and, during periods of low water, a variety of shorebirds can be found including Greater and Lesser Yellowleg, Solitary Sandpiper, and Spotted Sandpiper. In winter, the open water of the Fox River attracts a sizable wintering population of Bald Eagle.
Over 7 miles of trails, including a one-mile trail along the Fox River with approximately 2,000 feet of barrier-free boardwalk, provide access to the Bottomland Hardwoods along the Fox River, where a variety of woodpeckers, thrushes, sparrows, and warblers, as well as Belted Kingfisher and occasional Black-crowned Night Heron may be found. A Peregrine Falcon nest box is located on the paper mill across the river. Across CTH Z (Dodge St), a network of trails traverse a mature upland forest that support Pileated Woodpecker, owls, vireos, and Scarlet Tanager.
The nearby Konkapot Trail runs along Konkapot Creek from CTH Z south to CTH CE. Wild Turkey and a good variety of thrushes, sparrows, and warblers can be found along this trail. The small restored prairie/grassland area at the south end supports American Woodcock, Savannah Sparrow, Eastern Meadowlark, and Dickcissel.
Directions: Located in the City of Kaukauna, 23 miles SW of Green Bay. Follow Dodge Street to Beaulieu Court for 1000 Islands parking and trail access (44.275092, -88.262230). Parking for the Konkapot Trail is located to the west at the intersection of Dodge Street and Island Street (44.275561, -88.268201).
Site Address & Additional Information:
1000 Beaulieu Ct., Kaukauna, Wisconsin
https://1000islandsenvironmentalcenter.org/
Tony Nowak
