Geist Reservoir
Indiana · Midwest
About This Location
Geist Reservoir is a productive birding destination in Indiana, with 222 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mute Swan, and Gadwall 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
Black-throated Blue Warbler
Setophaga caerulescens
Swainson's Thrush
Catharus ustulatus
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Corthylio calendula
Ross's Goose
Anser rossii
Common Merganser
Mergus merganser
Black-bellied Whistling-Duck
Dendrocygna autumnalis
Hudsonian Whimbrel
Numenius hudsonicus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mallard
Mourning Dove
Chimney Swift
European Starling
American Robin
House Sparrow
Northern Cardinal
Killdeer
Semipalmated Plover
Spotted Sandpiper
Great Blue Heron
Horned Lark
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Cedar Waxwing
House Finch
American Goldfinch
Grasshopper Sparrow
Savannah Sparrow
Eastern Meadowlark
Red-winged Blackbird
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
- 2
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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