Eagle Slough Natural Area
Indiana · Midwest
About This Location
Eagle Slough Natural Area is a productive birding destination in Indiana, with 241 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Wood Duck, and Blue-winged Teal 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
Common Gallinule
Gallinula galeata
Little Blue Heron
Egretta caerulea
Alder Flycatcher
Empidonax alnorum
Lark Sparrow
Chondestes grammacus
American White Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
Black-billed Cuckoo
Coccyzus erythropthalmus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Yellow-billed Cuckoo
Chimney Swift
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Great Blue Heron
Red-shouldered Hawk
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Acadian Flycatcher
Great Crested Flycatcher
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Red-eyed Vireo
American Crow
Fish Crow
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
White-breasted Nuthatch
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Northern House Wren
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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