New Munster State Wildlife Area Nearly 2,000 acres of mixed habitat makes this property a great place to explore for wildlife. Marshes, bogs, creeks, ponds and a flowage draw a wide variety of waterfowl during spring and fall migrations. In the fall and winter, Great Horned, Long-eared and Short-eared Owls are found here. The forests and conifer plantings are great places to find winter finches, Golden-crowned Kinglets, Brown Creepers, and nuthatches. Also found during migrations are warblers, wrens, sparrows and Yellow-breasted Chats. You can enjoy watching coyotes and deer at dusk. Directions: Located 1.5 miles northeast of Twin Lakes on Cty KD. Gazetteer: Page 30, D-4 (prior to 10th edition). | Page 95, E-5 (10th edition). Phone: 262/884-2300. Web site: WDNR New Munster State Wildlife Area Signature species: Grasshopper Sparrow, Bobolink, and Great Blue Heron. Rare species: Upland Sandpiper and Northern Harrier. Seasonality: Open all year. Parking: Parking lot. Nearest food & lodging: Lake Geneva, Bristol or Paddock Lake. |