Spring Bird Migration in Wisconsin: What Farms and Businesses Need to Know

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Every spring, millions of birds return to Wisconsin. It’s a beautiful time for bird watchers and nature lovers, but for farms and businesses, it can bring some real problems.

On May 8—over 14 million birds flew into Wisconsin in one day, according to the BirdCast migration dashboard. Popular spring birds include the northern house wren, yellow warbler, and Nashville warblers. These birds damage crops, equipment, and buildings.

If you run a farm, vineyard, grain storage site, or business, it’s important to be ready for the large number of birds arriving each spring.

Why Bird Migration Can Be a Problem

Migrating birds often stop to rest and feed. That might mean:

• Eating crops in fields or gardens

• Leaving droppings on machinery and buildings

• Nesting in vents, signs, or rooftops

• Damaging stored grain or feed

While some bird activity is normal, too many birds can lead to health risks, property damage, and lost profits—especially for businesses that rely on clean, protected spaces.

What You Can Do

Luckily, there are ways to safely manage birds without hurting them. At AviAway Bird Control Services, we help Wisconsin farms and businesses keep birds away using humane, effective bird control systems.

Our team offers solutions like:

• Bird netting to protect crops and equipment

• Sound and visual deterrents to scare birds away

• Bird spikes and slope systems to stop nesting

• Shock tracks that gently teach birds to stay away

  
  

We design custom bird control plans for agricultural sites, warehouses, barns, and more. Our systems are safe for birds and people—and they last.

Spring Migration Season: When to Be Ready

BirdCast reports that most spring migration in Wisconsin happens from mid-April to mid-May. This is the time to act if you want to avoid damage and messes caused by large bird flocks.

You can also keep track of bird migration in your area using:

• eBird Wisconsin – See which birds are being spotted near you

• The Great Backyard Bird Count – Help track bird numbers across the state

• Wisconsin Society for Ornithology – Learn about rare birds and how to report sightings

  
  
  
  

These tools are great for bird watchers, but they’re also helpful for businesses. If you know when birds are arriving, you can prepare.

Protect Your Property with AviAway

Spring is a busy time for everyone—birds included! If your farm, greenhouse, or business is dealing with unwanted birds, we can help. AviAway has experience working with Wisconsin agricultural sites and commercial buildings, and we know what it takes to keep birds out—safely and legally.