Paul J. Olson SWA, Portage County, WI, US - eBird Hotspot
Habitat: Non-Native Grassland and Pasture, Willow, Alder or Dogwood Swamp.
Best Birds: This property is managed primarily for Greater Prairie-Chicken and is home to the second largest population of this species in Wisconsin. While the chickens are seldom seen, the area is home to many other grassland/ shrub-carr dependent species including Sora, Sandhill Crane, Northern Harrier, Willow Flycatcher, Sedge Wren, Clay-colored and Henslow’s Sparrow, Eastern Meadowlark, and Bobolink.
Directions: 20 miles west of Stevens Point. A good starting point is two larger parcels located about three to four miles northeast of the small town of Vesper on Tenpas Road (44.511662-89.923562) and Lundberg Road (44.519228, -89.905334). Adventurous folks can walk the property (no trails) but roadside birding is equally productive. Additional scattered parcels are located in the immediate area and in neighboring western Portage County.
Site Address and Additional Information:
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Tenpas Road, 44.511662, -89.923562
Lundberg Road, 44.519228, -89.905334
Paul J. Olson Wildlife Area | Wisconsin DNR
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