It is certainly true that Ozaukee County is for the birds. Our geographic location and divergent land uses create a great environment for birds and for bird watching. Some of the best birding in Wisconsin, throughout the year, is done at key locations in the County. During migration, the Lake Michigan shoreline guides numerous species of ducks, geese, gulls, hawks, shorebirds, and many Neotropical migrant landbirds to their breeding and wintering sites within, and far away from, Ozaukee County.

The Milwaukee River corridor provides important feeding and resting habitat to a multitude of migrating warblers, sparrows, thrushes, and wrens. The fields, forests, and farmsteads also serve as breeding habitat for many of these species. We also have our resident woodpeckers, cardinals, finches, chickadees, and jays that brave the winter and stay fed at our feeders.

The hospitality in Ozaukee County is second to none. While visiting, enjoy wonderful lodging, restaurant, and retail establishments, along with amazing vistas.

About this site

This site was made by Joseph Willman based on the 2008 Trailside Birding Guide. Learn more about Joseph and his work here: Joseph Willman Portfolio .