Geist Reservoir
Indiana · Midwest
About This Location
Geist Reservoir is a productive birding destination in Indiana, with 230 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mute Swan, and Mallard 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
White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
Ross's Goose
Anser rossii
Neotropic Cormorant
Nannopterum brasilianum
Black-bellied Whistling-Duck
Dendrocygna autumnalis
Common Raven
Corvus corax
Lincoln's Sparrow
Melospiza lincolnii
Hudsonian Whimbrel
Numenius hudsonicus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mallard
Killdeer
Spotted Sandpiper
Dunlin
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Grackle
Chimney Swift
Great Blue Heron
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Blue Jay
American Crow
Carolina Chickadee
Tree Swallow
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Northern House Wren
Carolina Wren
European Starling
American Robin
House Finch
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
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Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
Amenities
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