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Locations in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

Species in Milwaukee County

Common Species in Milwaukee County

Showing 15 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Bombus impatiens

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common269 obs.
Bombus rufocinctus

Bombus rufocinctus

Red-belted Bumble Bee

Very Common130 obs.
Anas platyrhynchos

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common71 obs.
Mergus serrator

Mergus serrator

Red-breasted Merganser

Very Common65 obs.
Turdus migratorius

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common60 obs.
Larus smithsonianus

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Common55 obs.
Aythya marila

Aythya marila

greater scaup

Common51 obs.
Larus delawarensis

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common39 obs.
Branta canadensis

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional38 obs.
Bucephala clangula

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Occasional36 obs.
Cardinalis cardinalis

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional34 obs.
Agelaius phoeniceus

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional32 obs.
Passer domesticus

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional31 obs.
Sciurus carolinensis

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Rare30 obs.
Acer negundo

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Rare30 obs.

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Natural Areas & Wildlife Locations in Milwaukee County

Explore 58 documented locations in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. Each area offers unique wildlife viewing opportunities with varying biodiversity levels.

🌿 High Biodiversity Hotspots (3 locations)

Milwaukee County

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

South Milwaukee

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

Shorewood

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

🦅 Wildlife Viewing Areas (5 locations)

Cudahy

A productive wildlife area hosting 44 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

44
species

Glendale

A productive wildlife area hosting 32 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

32
species

Oak Creek

A productive wildlife area hosting 25 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

25
species

Whitefish Bay

A productive wildlife area hosting 25 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

25
species

Greendale

A productive wildlife area hosting 20 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

20
species

🌱 Emerging & Specialized Areas (16 locations)

Menomonee River Valley

A specialized habitat with 13 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

13
species

Estabrook Park Lagoon

A specialized habitat with 11 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

11
species

Hales Corners

A specialized habitat with 11 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

11
species

Milwaukee River

An emerging wildlife area with 9 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

9
species

Washington Park Lagoon

An emerging wildlife area with 7 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

7
species

Jackson Park

An emerging wildlife area with 5 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

5
species

Veterans Park Lagoon

An emerging wildlife area with 4 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

4
species

Kinnickinnic River

An emerging wildlife area with 4 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

4
species

Mallard Lake

An emerging wildlife area with 3 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

3
species

St. Francis

An emerging wildlife area with 3 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

3
species

Fox Point

An emerging wildlife area with 2 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

2
species

River Hills

An emerging wildlife area with 2 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

2
species

West Milwaukee

An emerging wildlife area with 2 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

2
species

Burnham Park

An emerging wildlife area with 2 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

2
species

Tippecanoe

An emerging wildlife area with 1 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

1
species

Valley Forge

An emerging wildlife area with 1 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

1
species

📍 Additional Locations (34 locations)

Abandoned Ladish Sand Pit

Explore for wildlife potential

Brantwood Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Brown Deer Village Park Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Congruity

Explore for wildlife potential

Ernie Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Harbor Seal Exhibit

Explore for wildlife potential

Koepmier Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Lake Evinrude

Explore for wildlife potential

Lake Wheller

Explore for wildlife potential

Monastery Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Mud Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Oakwood Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Root River Parkway Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Schoetz Park Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Scout Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Storm Retention Basin

Explore for wildlife potential

Brown Deer

Explore for wildlife potential

Fairfield

Near Oak Creek
Explore for wildlife potential

Fairview

Explore for wildlife potential

Green Moor

Explore for wildlife potential

Harbor Subdivision

Near Oak Creek
Explore for wildlife potential

Honey Creek Manor

Explore for wildlife potential

Honey Creek Parkway

Explore for wildlife potential

Howell Avenue Estates

Near Oak Creek
Explore for wildlife potential

Mount Olivet

Explore for wildlife potential

Oakwood Lake Estates

Near Oak Creek
Explore for wildlife potential

Parkway Estates

Near Oak Creek
Explore for wildlife potential

Quail Run

Near Oak Creek
Explore for wildlife potential

Root Creek

Explore for wildlife potential

Ryan Oaks

Near Oak Creek
Explore for wildlife potential

Shepard Hill

Near Oak Creek
Explore for wildlife potential

Shepard Hills Park

Near Oak Creek
Explore for wildlife potential

Southpoint

Explore for wildlife potential

St. John's Estates

Near Oak Creek
Explore for wildlife potential

About Wildlife Data

Species counts represent documented wildlife observations from citizen science contributions. Higher counts often indicate areas with diverse habitats, active monitoring, or significant ecological importance. Each location offers unique opportunities to connect with Milwaukee County's natural heritage.

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