Lake George, Hammond
Indiana · Midwest
About This Location
Lake George, Hammond is a productive birding destination in Indiana, with 217 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mute Swan, and Trumpeter Swan 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
Wilson's Phalarope
Phalaropus tricolor
White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Nyctanassa violacea
Northern Harrier
Circus hudsonius
Common Merganser
Mergus merganser
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Larus fuscus
Upland Sandpiper
Bartramia longicauda
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Caspian Tern
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Downy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Eastern Phoebe
Great Crested Flycatcher
Eastern Kingbird
Tree Swallow
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Northern House Wren
European Starling
Gray Catbird
American Robin
American Goldfinch
Baltimore Oriole
Red-winged Blackbird
Brown-headed Cowbird
Common Grackle
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
- 2
Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
Amenities
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