Browning Marsh
Indiana · Midwest
About This Location
Browning Marsh is a productive birding destination in Indiana, with 208 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Mallard, Ring-necked Duck, and American Coot 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
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Larus fuscus
Broad-winged Hawk
Buteo platypterus
Eurasian x American Wigeon (hybrid)
Mareca penelope x americana
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mute Swan
Mallard
American Robin
American Tree Sparrow
Dark-eyed Junco
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Ring-necked Duck
Downy Woodpecker
Northern Cardinal
American Coot
Killdeer
Common Grackle
Mourning Dove
Turkey Vulture
Red-shouldered Hawk
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Blue Jay
Birding Tips
- 1
Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.
- 2
Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
Amenities
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