Summit Lake State Park
Indiana · Midwest
About This Location
Summit Lake State Park is a productive birding destination in Indiana, with 269 species recorded on eBird. This lake and mountain habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Northern Pintail 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
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Larus fuscus
Dark-eyed Junco (Oregon)
Junco hyemalis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Redhead
Ring-necked Duck
Greater Scaup
Lesser Scaup
Bufflehead
Red-breasted Merganser
American Coot
Killdeer
Ring-billed Gull
Horned Grebe
Double-crested Cormorant
Turkey Vulture
Belted Kingfisher
Tufted Titmouse
Carolina Wren
Eastern Bluebird
American Robin
Red-winged Blackbird
Northern Cardinal
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
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Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
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Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
Amenities
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