Celery Bog Nature Area
Indiana · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
Free
Open daily, dawn to dusk
About This Location
Celery Bog Nature Area is a productive birding destination in Indiana, with 264 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Mourning Dove 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
Glossy Ibis
Plegadis falcinellus
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
Wood Duck
Mallard
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
Double-crested Cormorant
Green Heron
Great Blue Heron
Red-tailed Hawk
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Pileated Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Great Crested Flycatcher
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Red-eyed Vireo
Blue Jay
Carolina Chickadee
Tree Swallow
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.
- 4
Bring insect repellent — wetland areas can have significant mosquito activity, especially in warmer months.
- 5
Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Purdue University
- Lilly Nature Center
- Prophetstown State Park
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