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Sunset over Horicon Marsh State and National Wildlife Refuge

Horicon Marsh State and National Wildlife Refuge

[edit] Overview

Horicon Marsh is one of the best kept secrets in Wisconsin, if not the USA, for birding. It is the largest fresh water cattail marsh in the US, covering over 32,000 acres. The northern 2/3 is the Federal National Wildlife Refuge and the southern 1/3 is a State Wildlife Area. Boats are permitted in the State refuge only.

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Lake Sinissippi has large flock of American 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.

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Birds you can see here include:

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[edit] Site Information

[edit] History and Use

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[edit] Areas of Interest

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[edit] 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.
• Visitor Center hours: Mon-Fri 7:30am-4:00pm
• Best place to stay and eat is the Audubon Inn in Mayville.

[edit] Contact Details

W4279 Headquarters Rd
Mayville, WI 53050
Tel: 920-387-2658
Email: horicon@fws.gov

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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

• Horicon NWR
• Horicon Marsh Wildlife Area

Content and images originally posted by bobogado

[edit] 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.