Birding

Birding in Mercer: 

The 14,000-acre Turtle-Flambeau Scenic Waters Area is listed in the Great Wisconsin Birding and Nature Trail guide. This area encompasses a wide variety of wildlife habitats, including large expanses of open water, hundreds of scattered islands and many quiet bays. Surrounding woodlands vary from steeply rolling hills to level terrain with grassy openings, small wild lakes and ponds, and expansive wetlands. The woodlands consist of Aspen, northern hardwoods, White Birch, pine and scattered old growth Hemlock pockets.

The Flowage, known for its high density of Bald Eagles, Ospreys and Common Loons, also hosts Black Terns, Merlins, Trumpeter Swans and over 150 other bird species. In addition, a variety of reptiles, amphibians and mammals including deer, bear, bobcat and timber wolves also reside there. Even the occasional moose hangs out there in the fall. Many opportunities exist to observe and enjoy wildlife in a remote and wild setting.

Also located a short distance to the north of Mercer is the Underwood State Wildlife Area. This is a 1,600-acre upland forest and cedar swamp, home to Bald Eagles and Ruffed Grouse.