Birdwatching and Wildlife in Oneida County
The lakes and forests of Oneida County attract more than just outdoor adventurers—they’re also a major draw for wildlife. Deer, bear, turkey, common loons and bald eagles are plentiful in Oneida County and provide the novice wildlife enthusiast with ample opportunities for photos and observation. However, the high quality of habitat and huge tracts of wild lands makes Oneida County home to a number of rare woodland bird and plant species as well.
Birdwatchers have a chance of seeing a number of different species of woodpeckers—including the three-toed woodpecker and the pileated woodpecker—as well as kingfishers, osprey, boreal chickadee, spruce grouse and gray jay.Nature Trails:
- Almon Park Trail
- Bearskin State Trail
- Cassian County Two-Way Trail
- Enterprise County Trail
- Holiday Acres Resort
- Holmboe Nature Preserve
- Madeline (no hiking in winter)
- McNaughton(no hiking in winter)
- Newbold Town Trails
- Nose Lake County Trails
- Raven Nature Trail (no hiking in winter)
- Rhinelander Community Ski Trails
- Sam Campbell Memorial Trail
- Schlect Ski Trails
- Three Eagles Trail
- Thunder Marsh Wildlife Trails
- Washburn Lake County Trail