Pigeon River FWA
Indiana · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Pigeon River FWA is a productive birding destination in Indiana, with 253 species recorded on eBird. This river/riparian habitat attracts Wild Turkey, Barred Owl, and Blue Jay 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
Yellow-breasted Chat
Icteria virens
Northern Bobwhite
Colinus virginianus
Stilt Sandpiper
Calidris himantopus
Wilson's Phalarope
Phalaropus tricolor
Snowy Egret
Egretta thula
Merlin
Falco columbarius
Dark-eyed Junco (Slate-colored)
Junco hyemalis
Lark Sparrow
Chondestes grammacus
Blue Grosbeak
Passerina caerulea
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Wood Duck
Wild Turkey
Sandhill Crane
Killdeer
Bald Eagle
Red-tailed Hawk
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Pileated Woodpecker
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Acadian Flycatcher
Willow Flycatcher
Great Crested Flycatcher
Yellow-throated Vireo
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Red-eyed Vireo
Blue Jay
American Crow
Tree Swallow
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Birding Tips
- 1
Walk along the water slowly, scanning overhanging branches for kingfishers and warblers.
- 2
Check sandbars and gravel bars for shorebirds and terns.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
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