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Bluegill Bay County Park

The Wisconsin Society for Ornithology mentions this park as the best site in Wausau to bird watch year round. Located along the Wisconsin River, it has a nice mix of habitats including upland woods, marsh, brushy edges, and a large pond with an outlet to the river. The property’s bird list boasts 175 species with spring and fall being the best seasons. A spring on the property flows year‘round making this is a good place for overwintering species. A good trail system provides access to this 70-acre park. Some rare species include the Red-necked Grebe, Yellow-crowned Night-Heron and Summer Tanager.

Bluegill Bay County Park map

Directions: From I-39 take exit 188 (Hwy N). At the stoplights at the end of the ramp, turn east .5 mile to Cloverland Lane, then east 1 mile to the T- intersection. Turn left to enter the park.

Gazetteer: Page 64, A-3 (prior to 10th edition). | Page 58, A-2 (10th edition).

Phone: 715/261-1550.

Web site: Bluegill Bay County Park

Signature Species: Wilson’s Snipe and Yellow Warbler.

Rare species: Red-necked Grebe, Yellow-crowned Night-Heron, Northern Goshawk, Northern Saw-whet Owl, Pine Grosbeak and Connecticut Warbler.

Parking: Parking Lot.

Nearest food & lodging: Wausau.