Migration Madness

For many, March means basketball—but for bird lovers, it’s all about migration! As spring arrives, so do many bird species returning to Wisconsin. To celebrate, we’re hosting Migration Madness, a friendly bracket-style competition where you can vote for your favorite birds! 

How to Join the Fun

We’re starting with 16 bird species found across the diverse habitats of Schlitz Audubon (hence the bracket names!). First you fill out a bracket (March 5 -12) and then the birds go head-to-head in matchups (March 13 – 29), and your votes decide which ones advance to the next round. On March 30, we announce the 2026 Champion!

Vote for birds! | March 13 – 29 

Let the matchups begin! Visit the Migration Madness 2026 Voting page to vote in each round and track the progress of your favorite birds. Along the way, you’ll discover fun facts about each species—maybe even learn about a few new ones! Enjoy the thrill of Migration Madness!

• Round 1 Voting | 8 Matchups | March 13 – 18
• Round 2 Voting | 4 Matchups | March 19 – 22
• Semi-Final Round Voting | 2 Matchups | March 23 – 25
• Final Round Voting | 1 Matchup – Choose Your Champion! | March 26 – 29