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Wind Point Lighthouse,
Wind Point & Shoop Park
This rocky point north of the city juts
into Lake Michigan. It’s an excellent
place to observe many unusual birds at
virtually any time
of the year. During
storms, the Point’s
ravines and wooded
areas shelter
warblers, sparrows,
thrushes and many
other songbirds.
Red-throated
Loons, Whimbrels
and Greater Black-backed,
Sabine’s and Franklin’s Gulls
feed along the lakeshore. You can also
enjoy the view from the historic lighthouse,
and be sure to drive the road
around the park for interesting wildlife.
Directions: North of the city, travel Cty
G (Four Mile Road) east until road turns
sharply right and becomes Lighthouse
Drive which takes you to the lighthouse
and Shoop Park.
Gazetteer: Page 31, B7.
Phone: 262/681-9714.
Web site: Wind Point Lighthouse | City of Racine Parks
Signature species: Varied
Thrush, Orchard Oriole, and
Great-crested Flycatcher.
Rare Species: Red-necked
Grebe, American Avocet, and
Bell’s Vireo.
Seasonality: Open all year.
Parking: Parking lot.
Nearest food & lodging:
Racine. |
