Griffy Lake
Indiana · Midwest
About This Location
Griffy Lake is a productive birding destination in Indiana, with 201 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mourning Dove, and Turkey Vulture among many others. Spring migration along the Mississippi and Central Flyways makes this a vital stopover for diverse species.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
White-crowned Sparrow
Zonotrichia leucophrys
Ross's Goose
Anser rossii
Baird's Sandpiper
Calidris bairdii
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Chimney Swift
Turkey Vulture
Mississippi Kite
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Eastern Phoebe
European Starling
American Robin
House Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Canada Goose
Red-shouldered Hawk
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Red-eyed Vireo
Tree Swallow
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Gray Catbird
American Goldfinch
Red-winged Blackbird
Northern Yellow Warbler
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.
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