BIRDING IN DOOR COUNTY
Whether you’re a seasoned expert or a budding novice, Door County’s diverse array of natural habitats is sure to astound with over 300 miles of picturesque shoreline, five state parks, 19 county parks, two nature sanctuaries, and 13 Door County Land Trust locations. Discover and explore secluded forests, sweeping meadows and striking vistas where over 300 of the Rose-breasted Grosbeak Eastern Towhee Indigo Bunting Eastern Meadowlark 800 species of birds, or more than 1/3 of the native North American bird population, have been documented. Visit our designated bird cities where conservation efforts have en- hanced the environment for wildlife and ensured world-class bird watching opportunities year-round.
BIRDING CHECKLIST Once you spot each of these common Door County birds, check them off your list. Osprey Red-breasted Nuthatch Brown Thrasher Downy Woodpecker
White-crowned Sparrow Baltimore Oriole House Finch Great Blue Heron Common Female Merganser Northern Cardinal Bird photos by: Paul Regnier
SEASONALITY OF BIRDS A great deal of wildlife watching and bird watching in particular, depends upon timing. Spring is the perfect time to spot gulls, terns, cranes, pelicans, colorful warblers in Red-bellied Woodpecker Tundra Swan Turkey Vulture Sandhill Cranes the woodlands, and other waterfowl among flooded fields and thawing shoreline. As summer arrives, keep a watchful eye out for a sighting of the beautiful indigo bunting, scar- let tanager, and rose-breasted grosbeak. With the arrival of fall, the familiar sound of geese fills the air as they migrate south for the winter, leaving behind a variety of year-round feathered friends that includes cedar waxwings, American goldfinches and bald eagles. For more information including specific birding site maps visit DoorCounty.com/Experience/Birding Ruby-throated Hummingbird American Robin Eastern Kingsbird Northern Flicker
DOOR COUNTY - A BIRD CITY WISCONSIN COMMUNITY EDUCATION & TOURS The Clearing Week-long bird classes focusing on field trips and bird identification. TheClearing.org BIRDING GUIDE
Crossroads at Big Creek to Door County A 125-acre preserve focusing on science, history and environment. www.crossroadsatbigcreek.com Door County Land Trust Protects and preserves over 6,500 acres of Door County’s pristine WHAT IS A BIRD CITY? natural habitats which are ideal for bird watching and wildlife study. DoorCountyLandTrust.org
Bird City recognition is received by communities that strive Door County Tours to educate the public and implement sound conservation Embark on a variety of bird tours and outings led throughout Door practices designed to address common threats that have County by owner and naturalist, Paul Regnier. DoorCountyTours.com resulted in declining urban bird populations. Door County Door County State Parks was designated a Bird City Wisconsin community on July Offering a variety of bird hikes and introductory classes throughout the 28, 2014. For more information on bird cities in Wisconsin, year. WiParks.net visit BirdCityWisconsin.org. Door Islands Bird Festival Held late May/early June on Washington Island and the surrounding The following communities received their own individual northern Door County Islands. Observe, discover, and help raise funds Bird City Wisconsin designation. for habitat preservation. IslandBirdFest.org Nature Conservancy Baileys Harbor International land trust preserving lands for people, wildlife and birds. Nature.org The most biologically diverse municipality in the state of Wisconsin, where pristine ecosystems comprised of boreal Open Door Bird Sanctuary forest, alder thicket, mixed conifer-hardwood forest, and The only nature center within 150 miles devoted to wild bird wetland serve as home to over 90 species of birds. rehabilitation and community education in the heart of Door County. TownofBaileysHarbor.com OpenDoorBirdSanctuary.org The Ridges Sanctuary Egg Harbor Organizes and hosts a number of birding hikes and events throughout A quiet harbor village that welcomes birders of all ages the year. RidgesSanctuary.org and levels of experience to a one-of-a-kind adventure along its very own Bird Trail. Hike along the marina, past Washington Island Art and Nature Center orchards, open fields, and quiet countryside for a glimpse Offers fun, educational bird hikes and informational classes for adults of avian arrivals both common and rare. and children. wianc.org VillageofEggHarbor.org Wisconsin Society of Ornithology (WSO) Wisconsin’s premier bird conservation organization. Membership based Ephraim with field trips, annual convention and newsletter. WSOBirds.org From the meandering paths of the Ephraim Wetlands Preserve to the serene trails of Peninsula State Park and the Ephraim Preserve at Anderson Pond, explore and discover diverse ecosystems home to 31 nesting species of birds. Ephraim-DoorCounty.com DoorCounty.com 1015 Green Bay Rd | Sturgeon Bay 800-527-3529 | [email protected] ROCK ISLAND Rock Island Washington State Park 28 Island Indian PointRd Jackson Harbor Washington
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9. Door County Land Trust’s Lautenbach Woods Nature Preserve Ferry Route Ferry Route PLUM 10. Door County Land Trust’s Legacy Preserve at Clay Banks ISLAND DETROIT ISLAND 11. Door County Land Trust’s Richter Community Forest Wisconsin Door Bluff Bay Door Bluff Park Rd Gills Rock Northport 12. Door County Land Trust’s Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal Nature Preserve Headlands Garrett County Park Bay 42 13. Door County Land Trust’s Three Springs Nature Preserve Cottage Isle VViewiew Rd PILOT ISLAND Rd Europe 14. Egg Harbor Marina Lake
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PLEASE DO NOT DISTURB: BIRDING WITH ETHICS Ecosystem and wildlife preservation are imperative to the future. Set an example for others as a good steward of Mother Nature by practicing these principles from the American Birding Association when you take to the trails. • Use restraint and caution to avoid stressing or exposing birds and wildlife to danger at all times. • Limit use of recordings and other means of attracting birds in a heavily birded area. Never attract threatened, endangered, or rare species in your area. • Maintain a generous distance from nests, nesting colonies, roosts, and feeding areas. • Stay on roads and trails as much as possible to avoid habitat disturbances. • Avoid the use of artificial light for filming and photography. For additional information and a complete review of the ABA Code of Ethics visit www.aba.org