Where: Wisconsin.

What: The first complete leg of the Great Wisconsin Birding Trail includes more than 35 stops in the Milwaukee County Parks system, covering territory from well-groomed botanical gardens to untamed preserves. An excellent introduction to birding for urban residents, the trail boasts many sites with playgrounds, picnic areas, and opportunities for hiking and biking.

Look for: Yellow warbler

Contact: Wehr Nature Center
414-425-8550
www.countyparks.com/animals/birding.html