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
Neotropic Cormorant
Nannopterum brasilianum
Alder Flycatcher
Empidonax alnorum
Least Tern
Sternula antillarum
American Wigeon
Mareca americana
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mute Swan
Wood Duck
Mallard
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
Solitary Sandpiper
Green Heron
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Belted Kingfisher
Northern Flicker
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Great Crested Flycatcher
White-eyed Vireo
Red-eyed Vireo
Blue Jay
Carolina Chickadee
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
White-breasted Nuthatch
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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