Seidner Dune and Swale
Indiana · Midwest
About This Location
Seidner Dune and Swale is a productive birding destination in Indiana, with 204 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Canada Goose, Gadwall, 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
Wild Turkey
Meleagris gallopavo
Northern Pintail
Anas acuta
Dark-eyed Junco
Junco hyemalis
Purple Finch
Haemorhous purpureus
Ring-necked Pheasant
Phasianus colchicus
Northern Mockingbird
Mimus polyglottos
Little Blue Heron
Egretta caerulea
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Larus fuscus
Greater Yellowlegs
Tringa melanoleuca
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Trumpeter Swan
Wood Duck
Mallard
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
Spotted Sandpiper
Caspian Tern
Black-crowned Night Heron
Green Heron
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Osprey
Northern Flicker
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Tree Swallow
European Starling
American Robin
House Sparrow
American Goldfinch
Birding Tips
- 1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
- 2
Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
Amenities
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