Grassland birding habitat

Oxbow Nature Conservancy (Enter at North Parking Lot)

Indiana · Midwest

Habitat
GrasslandWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Oxbow Nature Conservancy (Enter at North Parking Lot) is a productive birding destination in Indiana, with 267 species recorded on eBird. This grassland and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Redhead, and Ring-necked 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

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Dickcissel

Spiza americana

6/3/20269937 Simonson Road, Harrison, Ohio, US (39.237, -84.771)1 observed

Grasshopper Sparrow

Ammodramus savannarum

6/2/20268685 Simonson Field1 observed

Virginia Rail

Rallus limicola

6/2/2026Fernald Preserve--Lodge Pond1 observed

Yellow-bellied Flycatcher

Empidonax flaviventris

6/1/2026South Fork Park1 observed

Mourning Warbler

Geothlypis philadelphia

6/1/2026Doe Run Lake Park1 observed

Worm-eating Warbler

Helmitheros vermivorum

5/28/2026Home1 observed

Common Raven

Corvus corax

5/27/2026Fernald Preserve--Lodge Pond1 observed

Blue-headed Vireo

Vireo solitarius

5/25/2026Fernald Preserve (Hamilton Co.)1 observed

Alder Flycatcher

Empidonax alnorum

5/25/2026Miami Whitewater Forest--Bike Trail Outer Loop1 observed

Blackburnian Warbler

Setophaga fusca

5/24/2026South Fork Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Downy Woodpecker

16/1/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

26/1/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

16/1/2026

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

16/1/2026

American Robin

26/1/2026

Prothonotary Warbler

16/1/2026

Northern Yellow Warbler

16/1/2026

Indigo Bunting

16/1/2026

Tree Swallow

16/1/2026

Carolina Wren

36/1/2026

European Starling

16/1/2026

House Finch

16/1/2026

American Goldfinch

16/1/2026

Chipping Sparrow

16/1/2026

Northern Cardinal

16/1/2026

Tufted Titmouse

16/1/2026

Carolina Chickadee

16/1/2026

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

16/1/2026

Rock Pigeon

25/25/2026

Great Egret

75/25/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan fence posts and utility wires for perching raptors and kingbirds.

  2. 2

    Walk field edges at dawn when sparrows and grassland species are most vocal.

  3. 3

    Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Oxbow Nature Conservancy (Enter at North Parking Lot) for birding?
The best months to visit Oxbow Nature Conservancy (Enter at North Parking Lot) for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Oxbow Nature Conservancy (Enter at North Parking Lot)?
Notable species at Oxbow Nature Conservancy (Enter at North Parking Lot) include Canada Goose, Redhead, Ring-necked Duck, Hooded Merganser, American Crow. The area supports grassland, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Oxbow Nature Conservancy (Enter at North Parking Lot)?
Birding at Oxbow Nature Conservancy (Enter at North Parking Lot) is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Oxbow Nature Conservancy (Enter at North Parking Lot)?
Oxbow Nature Conservancy (Enter at North Parking Lot) offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.