Indiana Dunes National Park
Indiana · Midwest
Easy
May
$25 per vehicle (7-day pass)
Open 24 hours; visitor center 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
About This Location
Indiana Dunes National Park on the southern shore of Lake Michigan hosts remarkable biodiversity in a compact area, with over 350 bird species recorded. The diverse habitats include beaches, dunes, bogs, forests, and wetlands that attract migrating songbirds and waterbirds.
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
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Archilochus colubris
Indigo Bunting
Passerina cyanea
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Pheucticus ludovicianus
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
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Sandhill Crane
Canada Goose
Blue-winged Teal
Northern Shoveler
Killdeer
Turkey Vulture
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Tree Swallow
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Golden-crowned Kinglet
Eastern Bluebird
American Robin
American Goldfinch
Song Sparrow
Swamp Sparrow
Eastern Towhee
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Grackle
Birding Tips
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Hike the Heron Rookery trail for breeding warblers
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Check the lakefront in fall for migrating raptors and waterbirds
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Visit during spring migration (April-May) for the greatest species diversity
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Fall migration (September-October) brings waves of southbound warblers and raptors
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Arrive at dawn for peak bird activity, especially during migration seasons
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Indiana Dunes State Park
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