Oxbow Nature Conservancy (Enter at North Parking Lot)

Indiana · Midwest

Habitat
GrasslandWetland
Best Seasons
SpringFall
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

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Trumpeter Swan

Cygnus buccinator

3/1/2026Cincinnati Zoological Gardens (please do not report the ducks)1 observed

Tree Swallow

Tachycineta bicolor

2/28/2026Fernald Preserve (Hamilton Co.)7 observed

Rough-legged Hawk

Buteo lagopus

2/22/2026Fernald Preserve (Hamilton Co.)1 observed

Red-headed Woodpecker

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

2/21/2026Miami Whitewater Forest--Timberlakes and Oakleaf Trails2 observed

Field Sparrow

Spizella pusilla

2/21/2026Shawnee Lookout1 observed

Purple Finch

Haemorhous purpureus

2/21/2026Home1 observed

Brown Thrasher

Toxostoma rufum

2/21/2026Fernald Preserve--North Woods (Butler Co.)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

73/1/2026

Redhead

33/1/2026

Ring-necked Duck

13/1/2026

Hooded Merganser

13/1/2026

American Crow

13/1/2026

Tufted Titmouse

13/1/2026

Carolina Wren

13/1/2026

European Starling

23/1/2026

American Robin

13/1/2026

Yellow-rumped Warbler

13/1/2026

Mallard

32/25/2026

Bufflehead

102/25/2026

American Coot

12/25/2026

Killdeer

82/25/2026

Ring-billed Gull

212/25/2026

Turkey Vulture

62/25/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

12/25/2026

Downy Woodpecker

12/25/2026

Carolina Chickadee

92/25/2026

American Tree Sparrow

42/25/2026

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.