Howell Wetlands Park
Indiana · Midwest
About This Location
Howell Wetlands Park is a productive birding destination in Indiana, with 204 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Mourning Dove 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
Tennessee Warbler
Leiothlypis peregrina
Magnolia Warbler
Setophaga magnolia
Orchard Oriole
Icterus spurius
Baltimore Oriole
Icterus galbula
Wilson's Phalarope
Phalaropus tricolor
Short-billed Dowitcher
Limnodromus griseus
Scarlet Tanager
Piranga olivacea
Red-eyed Vireo
Vireo olivaceus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Mourning Dove
Solitary Sandpiper
Red-headed Woodpecker
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Eastern Phoebe
White-eyed Vireo
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Blue Jay
Fish Crow
Carolina Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
Purple Martin
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
White-breasted Nuthatch
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Carolina Wren
Birding Tips
- 1
Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.
- 2
Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
Amenities
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