Purdue Wildlife Area
Indiana · Midwest
About This Location
Purdue Wildlife Area is a productive birding destination in Indiana, with 222 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Wood Duck, 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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Notable Species
Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Glossy Ibis
Plegadis falcinellus
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
Wood Duck
Northern Bobwhite
Wild Turkey
Ring-necked Pheasant
Mourning Dove
Yellow-billed Cuckoo
Black-billed Cuckoo
Killdeer
Green Heron
Turkey Vulture
Cooper's Hawk
Red-headed Woodpecker
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Willow Flycatcher
Eastern Phoebe
Birding Tips
- 1
Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.
- 2
Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
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