Lake birding habitat

Goose Pond FWA - GP10N

Indiana · Midwest

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Goose Pond FWA - GP10N is a productive birding destination in Indiana, with 237 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Greater White-fronted Goose, Canada Goose, and Trumpeter Swan 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

Western Cattle-Egret

Ardea ibis

4/17/2026Coal City IN1 observed

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

Dendrocygna autumnalis

4/17/2026Coal City IN2 observed

Ruff

Calidris pugnax

4/17/2026Goose Pond FWA* general area (use more precise loc.)1 observed

Little Blue Heron

Egretta caerulea

4/17/2026Goose Pond FWA--GP10N2 observed

Neotropic Cormorant

Nannopterum brasilianum

4/12/2026Goose Pond FWA--GP81 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

24/17/2026

Wood Duck

24/17/2026

Blue-winged Teal

274/17/2026

Northern Shoveler

84/17/2026

Mallard

34/17/2026

Green-winged Teal

54/17/2026

Wild Turkey

14/17/2026

Mourning Dove

14/17/2026

Sora

14/17/2026

Black-necked Stilt

54/17/2026

Wilson's Snipe

14/17/2026

Solitary Sandpiper

14/17/2026

Lesser Yellowlegs

34/17/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

74/17/2026

Least Sandpiper

14/17/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

14/17/2026

Little Blue Heron

24/17/2026

Great Egret

34/17/2026

American White Pelican

364/17/2026

Turkey Vulture

64/17/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.

  2. 2

    Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.

  3. 3

    Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Goose Pond FWA - GP10N for birding?
The best months to visit Goose Pond FWA - GP10N for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Goose Pond FWA - GP10N?
Notable species at Goose Pond FWA - GP10N include Greater White-fronted Goose, Canada Goose, Trumpeter Swan, Tundra Swan, Northern Shoveler. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Goose Pond FWA - GP10N?
Birding at Goose Pond FWA - GP10N is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Goose Pond FWA - GP10N?
Goose Pond FWA - GP10N offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.