Willow River State Wildlife Area & Three Lakes National Waterfowl Production Area
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Natural Attractions Type
- Parks, Forests, Trails
- Wildlife Refuge & Reserves
Willow River State Wildlife Area & Three Lakes National Waterfowl Production Area
Information:
715-684-2914
Open all year.
Prairie potholes are small, shallow lakes that are somewhat rare in Wisconsin. Surrounded by open grassland, they are irresistible to marshland songbirds and waterfowl of all types. The Willow River SNA and Three Lakes are a collection of small lakes that attract Ruddy Ducks, Blue-wing, Northern Shoveler and Canada Geese in good numbers. Herons and egrets and gulls use the area along with Pied-billed Grebes. In the grasslands surrounding the potholes, you-Æll find Sedge Wrens, Dickcissels, Bobolinks, Western Meadowlarks, and Common Yellow-throated Warblers, as well as Grasshopper Sparrows, Northern Harriers and Short-eared Owls.
What's Nearby
Events
Places To Stay
Dining
1
Hudson Hot Air Affair
2/07/2025 - 2/09/2025
Hudson - 5.48 miles away
2
Bluegrass, Bourbon, & Brews Festival
4/25/2025 - 4/27/2025
River Falls - 10.86 miles away
3
Big Lake Ice Fishing Contest
2/15/2025
Osceola - 20.47 miles away
4
Osceola Rhubarb Fest
6/14/2025
Osceola - 21.23 miles away
5
Valley Springs Dual Sport Motorcycle Ride
8/16/2025
Ellsworth - 21.39 miles away
6
Community Fair & Parade
9/05/2025 - 9/07/2025
Osceola - 21.53 miles away
7
2025 Ellsworth Cheese Curd Festival
6/27/2025 - 6/28/2025
Ellsworth - 21.92 miles away
8
Wanderoos Area Lions Club Ice Fishing Contest
2/01/2025
Amery - 24.68 miles away