HORICON MARSH WILDLIFE AREA - Wisconsin DNR
WEBHoricon Marsh is a 33,000-acre wetland carved out by a continental glacier thousands of years ago. Horicon Marsh was historically destroyed by settlers who dammed and dredged the marsh and later drained it for farming.
Wildlife of Horicon Marsh Wildlife Area | | Wisconsin DNR
WEBHoricon Marsh is a migratory stop-over for the geese. In spring, they are on the marsh from late February or early March until mid-April. The marsh is a staging area that provides important spring food which will fuel their journey north and …
Horicon National Wildlife Refuge | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
WEBWelcome to Horicon Marsh! At more than 33,000 acres, Horicon Marsh is one of the largest freshwater marshes in the United States and is a critical rest stop for thousands of migrating ducks and Canada geese.
Horicon Marsh - Wikipedia
WEBThe southern third, approximately 11,000 acres (45 km 2), is owned by the state of Wisconsin and forms the Horicon Marsh State Wildlife Area, which was established as a nesting area for waterfowl and resting area for migratory birds.
Hiking at Horicon Marsh Wildlife Area | | Wisconsin DNR
WEBThere are 5 miles of trails at the Horicon Marsh State Wildlife Area that offer hiking through woodlots, planted prairies and onto the marsh. Trails are all of easy grade, and relatively flat but are unsurfaced.
Birds and Wildlife - Friends of Horicon Marsh
WEBThe interior of Horicon Marsh is home to a wide variety of marsh birds, from ducks and geese to pelicans, herons, egrets and cormorants. The scattered woodlands also house a great array of songbirds, which can be found during the spring and fall migration as well as summer nesting populations.
Horicon Marsh Wildlife Area - Travel Wisconsin
WEBThe southern third of the marsh, 11,000 acres, is managed by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources as Horicon Marsh State Wildlife Area. Three visitor centers and numerous trails and other outdoor facilities are available.
Why You Should Visit Horicon Marsh | Travel Wisconsin
WEBThe 32,000 acres of calm open water, cattail marsh and forested islands that make up Horicon Marsh were, like much of Wisconsin’s landscape, carved out by glaciers in the last ice age. Since then, it has been a haven for an abundant variety of fish, birds and other wildlife species who thrive in wetland habitats.
Maps and Points of Interest - Friends of Horicon Marsh
WEBHoricon Marsh Education and Visitor Center and Hiking Trails. Starts at the Greenhead Boat Landing and ends at the Nebraska Street Boat Landing in Horicon, Wisconsin. This 6.5-mile paddling route winds through the Horicon Marsh State Wildlife Area.
Horicon Marsh is one of the nation’s best birding spots
WEBJul 21, 2024 · What: Horicon National Wildlife Refuge; Horicon Marsh State Wildlife Area. Where: N7725 Highway 28 in Horicon, Wisconsin; located one hour northeast of Madison, Wisconsin. When: While bird...
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