Birding and Wildlife Viewing
Great Wisconsin Birding and Nature Trail
Sharptail
Grouse Viewing
Sharptail
Grouse Blinds. Few people have witnessed the elaborate, timeless display
of the sharp-tailed grouse. It is one of those obscure wildlife performances
that most people are not even aware of. There are very few places in Wisconsin
where sharp-tails still exist and even fewer where you can observe their
display. The display is difficult to describe and can only be fully appreciated
when viewed in person. Visitors to Crex Meadows have the rare opportunity
to experience this unique display each spring on the vast brush prairies
of Crex.
Two sharp-tailed grouse observation blinds are available for visitors to use each Spring from mid-April to mid-May. Blinds can only be used by reservation and can accommodate three to four people. A minimal fee is charged for use of the blinds. Reservations are taken after January 1, and be aware that weekends fill up quickly. Call (715) 463-2896 or e-mail us at: hoeflj@dnr.state.wi.us for your reservation.
Once you have made your reservation, we will send you the direction for finding and using your blind. It is extremely important to be in your blind by the time listed on your reservation form
Birding
and Wildlife Viewing in the Burnett County Area
- Wildlife Areas (Burnett County)
- Wildlife Areas (Polk County)
- Sanctuaries
- Hunt Hill Audubon Sanctuary (Sarona, WI)
- Burnett County Forests
- St. Croix Scenic Riverway
- Gandy Dancer Trail
- Birding Maps
- Grantsburg Area
Bird List -PDF
Links
- Area Maps and Information - Burnett County
- National Audubon Society http://www.audubon.org
- Wisconsin Ornithology Society http://www.uwgb.edu/birds/wso
- Ducks Unlimited http://www.ducksunlimited.org
- Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park http://www.theforts.org
- International Crane Foundation http://www.savingcranes.org
- Laura Erickson’s Web Page from Public Radio’s “For the Birds” Program
- E-Bird - A real time online bird checklist program