Bicentennial Nature Area
Indiana · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Bicentennial Nature Area is a productive birding destination in Indiana, with 222 species recorded on eBird. This grassland and wetland habitat attracts Snow Goose, Canada Goose, and Gadwall among many others. Spring migration along the Mississippi and Central Flyways makes this a vital stopover for diverse species.
Location
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Notable Species
Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Magnolia Warbler
Setophaga magnolia
Swainson's Thrush
Catharus ustulatus
Red-breasted Nuthatch
Sitta canadensis
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Sphyrapicus varius
Dark-eyed Junco
Junco hyemalis
Common Merganser
Mergus merganser
Hermit Thrush
Catharus guttatus
Northern Shoveler
Spatula clypeata
Neotropic Cormorant
Nannopterum brasilianum
Orange-crowned Warbler
Leiothlypis celata
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Rock Pigeon
Mourning Dove
Chimney Swift
Killdeer
Spotted Sandpiper
Great Blue Heron
Turkey Vulture
Red-tailed Hawk
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
European Starling
American Robin
Red-winged Blackbird
Northern Yellow Warbler
Northern Cardinal
Gray Catbird
Song Sparrow
Willow Flycatcher
Eastern Phoebe
Eastern Kingbird
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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