Coulee birding

In the Coulee Region of southwestern Wisconsin, the unique landscape attracts more than 200 species of birds, including some not usually seen in the Midwest.

 

Fox Maple Woods State Natural Area


Details

An outstanding 41-acre northern mesic forest surrounded on three sides by the Whisker Lake Wilderness Area. Canopy trees include old-growth sugar maple, basswood, hemlock, and yellow birch. Herbaceous plants are very rich and cover the forest in abundant spring ephemerals such as spring-beauty, yellow trout-lily and Dutchman-Æs breeches. Exceptional in undisturbed areas.


Address

Florence, WI 54121


Contact Information

Voice: 608-266-7012

Amenities and Services All Interests
Directions from Nearest Town/Intersection

From Florence travel 10.5 miles west on Hwy. 70 to a parking area north of the road, (1.1 miles west of where Hwy. 70 crosses Wakefield Creek).