Hovey Lake FWA
Indiana · Midwest
About This Location
Hovey Lake FWA is a productive birding destination in Indiana, with 231 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Gadwall, and Canvasback 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
Common Gallinule
Gallinula galeata
Western Kingbird
Tyrannus verticalis
Loggerhead Shrike
Lanius ludovicianus
Alder Flycatcher
Empidonax alnorum
Lark Sparrow
Chondestes grammacus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Turkey Vulture
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Eastern Kingbird
Fish Crow
Yellow-breasted Chat
Baltimore Oriole
Northern Cardinal
Indigo Bunting
Mourning Dove
Spotted Sandpiper
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Blue Heron
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Pileated Woodpecker
Acadian Flycatcher
Great Crested Flycatcher
Yellow-throated Vireo
Red-eyed Vireo
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.
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Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
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