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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
| − | + | Horicon Marsh is one of the best kept secrets in Wisconsin, if not the USA, for birding. It is the largest fresh water cat tail marsh in the US, covering over 32,000 acres. The northern 2/3 is Federal and the southern 1/3 is state. Boats are permitted in the State refuge only. | |
==Birds== | ==Birds== | ||
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===Notable Species=== | ===Notable Species=== | ||
| − | + | Lake Sinissippi has large flock of [[Great White Pelican]] Spring through Fall. Large flocks of [[Sandhill Crane]]. Over 260 species have been seen at the Marsh. One million [[Canada Goose|Canada Geese]] migrate through the marsh every year. | |
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===Rarities=== | ===Rarities=== | ||
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===Access and Facilities=== | ===Access and Facilities=== | ||
| − | + | Birding tours via pontoon boat are available out of the town of Horicon. You can also Kayak and canoe launch at various locations. | |
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| + | Best place to stay and eat is the Audubon Inn in Mayville. | ||
===Contact Details=== | ===Contact Details=== | ||
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==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
| + | Here is a link to the State Website: | ||
| + | http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/land/wildlife/reclands/horicon/index.htm | ||
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| + | Here is a checklist (that can be printed) of the birds that hve been found at the Marsh: | ||
| + | http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/land/wildlife/reclands/horicon/whattodo/birding/BirdChecklist.pdf | ||
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* [http://www.fws.gov/midwest/horicon/ Horicon NWR] | * [http://www.fws.gov/midwest/horicon/ Horicon NWR] | ||
* [http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/land/wildlife/reclands/horicon/ Horicon Marsh Wildlife Area] | * [http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/land/wildlife/reclands/horicon/ Horicon Marsh Wildlife Area] | ||
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| + | Image:HoriconHorizon.jpg | ||
| + | Image:HoriconHorizon.jpg | ||
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| + | ==Reviews== | ||
| + | bobogado's review | ||
| + | 1/14/07: Spotted my first [[Tundra Swan]] on north end of marsh | ||
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| + | Pros | ||
| + | *Only 2-3 hours from Chicago. An hour and a half from Milwaukee. | ||
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[[Category:Stubs]] [[Category:Wisconsin]] [[Category:National Wildlife Refuges]] [[Category:Locations]] | [[Category:Stubs]] [[Category:Wisconsin]] [[Category:National Wildlife Refuges]] [[Category:Locations]] | ||
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Overview
Horicon Marsh is one of the best kept secrets in Wisconsin, if not the USA, for birding. It is the largest fresh water cat tail marsh in the US, covering over 32,000 acres. The northern 2/3 is Federal and the southern 1/3 is state. Boats are permitted in the State refuge only.
Birds
Notable Species
Lake Sinissippi has large flock of Great White Pelican Spring through Fall. Large flocks of Sandhill Crane. Over 260 species have been seen at the Marsh. One million Canada Geese migrate through the marsh every year.
Rarities
"to do"
Check-list
Birds you can see here include:
"to do"
Other Wildlife
"to do"
Site Information
History and Use
"to do"
Areas of Interest
"to do"
Access and Facilities
Birding tours via pontoon boat are available out of the town of Horicon. You can also Kayak and canoe launch at various locations.
Best place to stay and eat is the Audubon Inn in Mayville.
Contact Details
"to do"
External Links
Here is a link to the State Website: http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/land/wildlife/reclands/horicon/index.htm
Here is a checklist (that can be printed) of the birds that hve been found at the Marsh: http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/land/wildlife/reclands/horicon/whattodo/birding/BirdChecklist.pdf
Content and images originally posted by bobogado
Reviews
bobogado's review 1/14/07: Spotted my first Tundra Swan on north end of marsh
Pros
- Only 2-3 hours from Chicago. An hour and a half from Milwaukee.
