Potato Creek State Park
Indiana · Midwest
About This Location
Potato Creek State Park is a productive birding destination in Indiana, with 252 species recorded on eBird. This river/riparian habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mute Swan, and Wood 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
Western Cattle-Egret
Ardea ibis
Blue-headed Vireo
Vireo solitarius
Northern House Wren
Troglodytes aedon
Red-eyed Vireo
Vireo olivaceus
Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Nyctanassa violacea
White-eyed Vireo
Vireo griseus
Ross's Goose
Anser rossii
Brewer's Blackbird
Euphagus cyanocephalus
Greater White-fronted Goose
Anser albifrons
Palm Warbler
Setophaga palmarum
Trumpeter Swan
Cygnus buccinator
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mute Swan
Trumpeter Swan
Wood Duck
Ring-necked Duck
Greater Scaup
Lesser Scaup
Ruddy Duck
Sandhill Crane
Ring-billed Gull
Horned Grebe
Great Blue Heron
Osprey
Bald Eagle
Red-tailed Hawk
Pileated Woodpecker
Tree Swallow
Red-winged Blackbird
Blue-winged Teal
Northern Shoveler
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.
Amenities
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