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
Common Raven
Corvus corax
Chimney Swift
Chaetura pelagica
Neotropic Cormorant
Nannopterum brasilianum
Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Nyctanassa violacea
Ring-necked Pheasant
Phasianus colchicus
Baltimore Oriole
Icterus galbula
Henslow's Sparrow
Centronyx henslowii
Northern Mockingbird
Mimus polyglottos
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Blue-winged Teal
Green-winged Teal
Killdeer
Ring-billed Gull
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Blue Heron
Northern Harrier
Bald Eagle
Red-tailed Hawk
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Downy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Tree Swallow
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
European Starling
Field Sparrow
Fox Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Grackle
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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