Franke Park
Indiana · Midwest
About This Location
Franke Park is a productive birding destination in Indiana, with 200 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Killdeer 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
Gray-cheeked Thrush
Catharus minimus
Franklin's Gull
Leucophaeus pipixcan
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Killdeer
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Blue Heron
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Yellow-bellied Flycatcher
Yellow-throated Vireo
Red-eyed Vireo
White-breasted Nuthatch
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
European Starling
Gray Catbird
Wood Thrush
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Brown-headed Cowbird
Birding Tips
- 1
Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.
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Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
Amenities
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