Fox Rivier Sanctuary- more than 130 species, including 25 warbler species. Spectacular during spring warbler migration.
Paradise Valley State Wildlife Are-Bark River Unit- more than 200 species, including 19 duck species, Least Bittern, Black-necked Stilt, five owl species, and Yellow-headed Blackbird. Amazing year round!
Vernon Marsh (woods & dikes)-nearly 230 species, including Least Bittern, Black Tern, Marsh Wren, and Yellow-headed Blackbird. Winter species include Long-eared and Northern Saw-whet owls, Northern Shrike, American Robin, and American Tree Sparrow.
Waukesha County Parks:
- Retzer Nature Center- more than 180 species, including eight hawk species, Easter Bluebird, 17 sparrow species, and Bobolink.
- Muskego Park- nearly 160 species, including American Woodcock, 28 warbler species, and 12 sparrow species.
- Nashotah Park- more than 150 species, including four owl species, Northern Shrike, and 16 sparrow species.
South Kettle Moraine State Forest:
- Lapham Peak Unit- more than 180 species, including hawks, Red-headed Woodpecker, Acadian Flycatcher, Veery, 30 warbler species, 17 sparrow species, and Scarlet Tanager.
- Scuppernong Springs Nature Trail- more than 180 species, including Red-shouldered hawk, Alder Flycatcher, Wood Thrush, 30 warbler species, and 17 sparrow species.
- Paradise Springs Nature Trail- more than 170 species, including Tufted Titmouse and 31 warbler species.