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
Western Kingbird
Tyrannus verticalis
Little Blue Heron
Egretta caerulea
Loggerhead Shrike
Lanius ludovicianus
Alder Flycatcher
Empidonax alnorum
Lark Sparrow
Chondestes grammacus
Common Gallinule
Gallinula galeata
American White Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Wood Duck
Chimney Swift
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Belted Kingfisher
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Great Crested Flycatcher
Carolina Chickadee
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
European Starling
Brown Thrasher
Northern Mockingbird
American Robin
Cedar Waxwing
House Sparrow
American Goldfinch
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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