Many people come to add rare species to their birding life lists.
The use of Crex Meadows for wildlife observation peaks in the spring and fall. Thousands of visitors come to Crex Meadows to see the prairie grasses and flowers, the sharp-tailed grouse spring mating rituals and the thousands of migratory geese, ducks, cranes and other migrating birds. More than 260 species of birds, many species of mammals, reptiles and amphibians, and 200 species of true prairie plants can be observed on the property. Its location near major metropolitan markets and easy road access are also attractive to visitors. Paul, and Duluth, a half day's drive from Madison and a day's drive from Chicago.