Kidrick Swamp State Natural Area

A 4,000-acre wetland with black spruce and tamarack swamp forest, largely open heath, with alder wetland shrub edges and smaller “islands” and peninsulas of second-growth mixed upland forest. Birds common to these habitats include the Lincoln Sparrow, Golden-crowned Kinglet, White-throated Sparrow, Golden-winged Warbler, Sedge Wren, Alder Flycatcher, Black and White Warbler, Chestnut-sided Warbler, and Mourning Warbler.

Directions: This site is within the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. From Jump River travel east 7 miles on Cty D, then south on FR 113 two miles – the swamp is on the east side of the road; or, from Jump River travel east 10 miles on Cty D, then south 2 miles on FR 112, then southwest 2 miles on FR 114 – the swamp in on the west side of the road. Park along the road.

Gazetteer: Page 74, B-3 (prior to 10th edition). | Page 44, C-2 (10th edition).

Phone: 715/748-4875 (US Forest Service).

Web site: WDNR Kidrick Swamp State Natural Area

Rarities: Yellow-bellied Flycatcher.

Hours: 24/7.

Nearest food & lodging: Medford, 25 miles southeast.