Prophetstown State Park
Indiana · Midwest
About This Location
Prophetstown State Park is a productive birding destination in Indiana, with 233 species recorded on eBird. This grassland and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, American Wigeon, and Mallard 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
Red-breasted Nuthatch
Sitta canadensis
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Sphyrapicus varius
Dark-eyed Junco
Junco hyemalis
Common Merganser
Mergus merganser
Hermit Thrush
Catharus guttatus
Northern Shoveler
Spatula clypeata
Neotropic Cormorant
Nannopterum brasilianum
Orange-crowned Warbler
Leiothlypis celata
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Northern Bobwhite
Wild Turkey
Killdeer
Turkey Vulture
Red-tailed Hawk
Eastern Kingbird
American Crow
Horned Lark
Tree Swallow
Barn Swallow
Northern House Wren
European Starling
Eastern Bluebird
American Robin
Cedar Waxwing
American Goldfinch
Chipping Sparrow
Field Sparrow
Henslow's Sparrow
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan fence posts and utility wires for perching raptors and kingbirds.
- 2
Walk field edges at dawn when sparrows and grassland species are most vocal.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
Amenities
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