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
Tennessee Warbler
Leiothlypis peregrina
Magnolia Warbler
Setophaga magnolia
Orchard Oriole
Icterus spurius
Wilson's Phalarope
Phalaropus tricolor
Short-billed Dowitcher
Limnodromus griseus
Scarlet Tanager
Piranga olivacea
Red-eyed Vireo
Vireo olivaceus
Baltimore Oriole
Icterus galbula
Semipalmated Plover
Charadrius semipalmatus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Killdeer
Great Blue Heron
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Blue Jay
Fish Crow
Carolina Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
Carolina Wren
European Starling
American Robin
Red-winged Blackbird
Prothonotary Warbler
Northern Parula
Northern Cardinal
Indigo Bunting
Belted Kingfisher
Downy Woodpecker
Pileated Woodpecker
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.
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