https://ebird.org/hotspot/L424233
Habitat: Southern Hardwood Forest, Oak Savannah, Prairie, and Wetland.
Best Birds: Typical nesting bird species that can be found in the forested areas along the hiking trails include Yellow-billed Cuckoo, Black-billed Cuckoo, Red-headed Woodpecker, Yellow-throated Vireo, Wood Thrush and Scarlet Tanager. Hiking the trails into the prairie and savannah will take you into habitat for nesting Orchard Oriole, Henslow’s Sparrow, Clay-colored Sparrow, Eastern Meadowlark, and Dickcissel.
Directions: 50 miles north of Madison and 2 miles southeast of the intersection of I90/94 and Hwy 12 on Shady Lane Rd.
Site Address & Additional Information:
At the world-renowned International Crane Foundation there are several hiking trails that take you through this 250-acre property. The habitat is primarily Southern Hardwood Forest and Restored Prairie, with smaller areas of Oak Savannah and Wetland.
E11376 Shady Lane Rd, Baraboo, WI 53913
https://www.savingcranes.org/plan-a-visit/
Aaron Holschbach
