Lake birding habitat

Striebel Pond

Indiana · Midwest

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Striebel Pond is a productive birding destination in Indiana, with 215 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Greater White-fronted Goose, Canada Goose, and Gadwall 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

Trumpeter Swan

Cygnus buccinator

7/21/202617365–17503 S Schwark Rd, Three Oaks US-MI (41.8028,-86.6294) Three Oaks Sewage Ponds2 observed

Ruddy Turnstone

Arenaria interpres

7/21/2026New Buffalo beach and marina2 observed

Blue Grosbeak

Passerina caerulea

7/21/202619538–19698 S Basswood Rd, Three Oaks US-MI (41.7645,-86.6496)2 observed

Yellow-breasted Chat

Icteria virens

7/21/202619538–19698 S Basswood Rd, Three Oaks US-MI (41.7645,-86.6496)1 observed

Stilt Sandpiper

Calidris himantopus

7/19/2026New Buffalo beach and marina1 observed

White-rumped Sandpiper

Calidris fuscicollis

7/19/2026New Buffalo beach and marina1 observed

Common Gallinule

Gallinula galeata

7/19/2026New Buffalo Marsh2 observed

Laughing Gull

Leucophaeus atricilla

7/19/2026New Buffalo beach and marina1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Spotted Sandpiper

17/21/2026

Ring-billed Gull

107/21/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

27/21/2026

Red-headed Woodpecker

37/21/2026

Downy Woodpecker

17/21/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

37/21/2026

Eastern Kingbird

27/21/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

47/21/2026

Bank Swallow

127/21/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

27/21/2026

Gray Catbird

37/21/2026

Song Sparrow

17/21/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

27/21/2026

Common Yellowthroat

47/21/2026

Canada Goose

127/21/2026

Mallard

87/21/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

17/21/2026

American Herring Gull

77/21/2026

Caspian Tern

227/21/2026

Barn Swallow

147/21/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.

  2. 2

    Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.

  3. 3

    Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Striebel Pond for birding?
The best months to visit Striebel Pond for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Striebel Pond?
Notable species at Striebel Pond include Greater White-fronted Goose, Canada Goose, Gadwall, Mallard, Hooded Merganser. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Striebel Pond?
Birding at Striebel Pond is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Striebel Pond?
Striebel Pond offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.