Saunders Woods
Indiana · Midwest
About This Location
Saunders Woods is a productive birding destination in Indiana, with 200 species recorded on eBird. This forest habitat attracts Sandhill Crane 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
Wood Thrush
Hylocichla mustelina
American Avocet
Recurvirostra americana
Chimney Swift
Chaetura pelagica
Semipalmated Plover
Charadrius semipalmatus
Northern House Wren
Troglodytes aedon
Little Blue Heron
Egretta caerulea
Bobolink
Dolichonyx oryzivorus
Common Yellowthroat
Geothlypis trichas
Glossy Ibis
Plegadis falcinellus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Rock Pigeon
Carolina Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
White-breasted Nuthatch
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
American Robin
American Goldfinch
White-throated Sparrow
Louisiana Waterthrush
Northern Parula
Northern Cardinal
Canada Goose
Wood Duck
Wild Turkey
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
Great Blue Heron
Red-shouldered Hawk
Barred Owl
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
- 2
Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
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