Lakefront Park and Sanctuary, Hammond
Indiana · Midwest
About This Location
Lakefront Park and Sanctuary, Hammond is a productive birding destination in Indiana, with 272 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Greater Scaup among many others. Spring migration along the Mississippi and Central Flyways makes this a vital stopover for diverse species.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Neotropic Cormorant
Nannopterum brasilianum
Ring-necked Duck
Aythya collaris
Northern Mockingbird
Mimus polyglottos
Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Nyctanassa violacea
Lincoln's Sparrow
Melospiza lincolnii
Solitary Sandpiper
Tringa solitaria
White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
Wild Turkey
Meleagris gallopavo
Dark-eyed Junco
Junco hyemalis
Purple Finch
Haemorhous purpureus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Ring-billed Gull
American Herring Gull
Caspian Tern
Double-crested Cormorant
Eastern Warbling Vireo
American Crow
Tree Swallow
Barn Swallow
Gray Catbird
American Robin
Red-winged Blackbird
Brown-headed Cowbird
Common Grackle
Northern Yellow Warbler
Northern Cardinal
Yellow-bellied Flycatcher
Alder Flycatcher
Lincoln's Sparrow
Mourning Warbler
Downy Woodpecker
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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