Wildlife

In late March and early April, the Tri-Rivers Area is home to thousands of migrating tundra swans, ducks, Canada geese, and various shorebirds.  This is followed by the arrival of the sandhill cranes and great blue herons, who make their summer homes in the many wetlands surrounding the rivers.  Another spectacular migration which takes place around mid-April is the spawning of the sturgeon.  These prehistoric fish travel from Lake Winnebago to the Embarrass & Wolf Rivers in order to lay their eggs along the riverbanks.  Viewing is best along the bank of the Embarrass River in Pfeifer Park (New London), and along the bank of the Wolf River on Old State Hwy 54 (Shiocton).

Sandhill Cranes arrive in late March and stay until late Fall, when over 100 can be seen at a time.  It's also enjoyable to watch them "doing their dance" in the Spring!

A variety of waterfowl migrate through the Tri-Rivers Nature Area. 

The arrival of thousands of tundra swans mark the beginning of Spring in the Tri-Rivers Area!