Atterbury FWA
Indiana · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Atterbury FWA is a productive birding destination in Indiana, with 245 species recorded on eBird. This grassland and wetland habitat attracts a wide variety of species among many others. Spring migration along the Mississippi and Central Flyways makes this a vital stopover for diverse species.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
Tyrannus forficatus
Upland Sandpiper
Bartramia longicauda
Eastern Kingbird x Scissor-tailed Flycatcher (hybrid)
Tyrannus tyrannus x forficatus
Snowy Egret
Egretta thula
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Wild Turkey
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Carolina Chickadee
White-breasted Nuthatch
American Robin
American Goldfinch
Eastern Towhee
Mourning Dove
Belted Kingfisher
White-eyed Vireo
Blue Jay
Tufted Titmouse
Carolina Wren
Field Sparrow
Northern Cardinal
Downy Woodpecker
Red-eyed Vireo
Yellow-breasted Chat
Gray Catbird
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan fence posts and utility wires for perching raptors and kingbirds.
- 2
Walk field edges at dawn when sparrows and grassland species are most vocal.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
Amenities
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