Wildlife

BIRDS OF THE HORICON MARSH
Horicon Marsh Bird Club was organized in August 1994, for the purpose of studying and sharing
with others the rich bird life of Horicon Marsh and eastern Wisconsin. Through regularly scheduled
field trips, meetings, and other activities; members will develop a better understanding and deeper appreciation of the diversity of birds and their important habitats around us.

Although the club is primarily focused on education and observation of birds, members will be
offered the opportunity to become involved in a variety of conservation projects and important
wildlife surveys, which will help monitor the status of our birds and aid in managing their
populations and habitats.

From backyard birdwatchers to field ornithologists and researchers, Bird Club activities are
available for novice and expert birders alike. We encourage families and youth to join us in
observing and studying Wisconsin birds.

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HORICON'S PHENOLOGY OF BIRDS
It is commonly asked when the peak of migration is at Horicon Marsh. From the above summary
it is easy to see that that depends on which group or species of birds we are talking about. The
best migration time to see the greatest variety of birds is from mid-April to mid-May and
mid-September through October. However, there is no one time when you can see all the birds
of the marsh. By the time one group of birds is at its peak, others may have already departed or
might not yet have even arrived. Therefore, to see the greatest variety of birds it requires
several trips throughout the season and throughout the year in order to get a true feel for the
diversity and abundance of wildlife that is attracted to and supported by Horicon Marsh.

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