Indiana Dunes National Park - Cowles Bog
Indiana · Midwest
About This Location
Indiana Dunes National Park - Cowles Bog is a productive birding destination in Indiana, with 261 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and American Black Duck 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
Black-and-white Warbler
Mniotilta varia
Northern Yellow Warbler
Setophaga aestiva
Red Crossbill
Loxia curvirostra
Smith's Longspur
Calcarius pictus
Eastern Whip-poor-will
Antrostomus vociferus
Snowy Owl
Bubo scandiacus
Fish Crow
Corvus ossifragus
Evening Grosbeak
Hesperiphona vespertina
Palm Warbler
Setophaga palmarum
Ovenbird
Seiurus aurocapilla
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Wood Duck
Blue-winged Teal
Northern Shoveler
Mallard
American Black Duck
Green-winged Teal
Sandhill Crane
Killdeer
Ring-billed Gull
Great Blue Heron
Red-tailed Hawk
Northern Flicker
American Crow
Tufted Titmouse
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
White-breasted Nuthatch
Brown Creeper
Brown Thrasher
Eastern Bluebird
Birding Tips
- 1
Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.
- 2
Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
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