Tow Path Road
Indiana · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Tow Path Road is a productive birding destination in Indiana, with 204 species recorded on eBird. This grassland and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Wood Duck, 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
Little Blue Heron
Egretta caerulea
Alder Flycatcher
Empidonax alnorum
Pine Siskin
Spinus pinus
Northern Shoveler
Spatula clypeata
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Wood Duck
Red-headed Woodpecker
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Acadian Flycatcher
Great Crested Flycatcher
Eastern Kingbird
Yellow-throated Vireo
Red-eyed Vireo
Fish Crow
Carolina Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Carolina Wren
Song Sparrow
Orchard Oriole
Red-winged Blackbird
Prothonotary Warbler
Common Yellowthroat
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan fence posts and utility wires for perching raptors and kingbirds.
- 2
Walk field edges at dawn when sparrows and grassland species are most vocal.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
Amenities
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