Grassland birding habitat

Whitewater Memorial State Park

Indiana · Midwest

Habitat
GrasslandWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Whitewater Memorial State Park is a productive birding destination in Indiana, with 236 species recorded on eBird. This grassland and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Sandhill Crane 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

Veery

Catharus fuscescens

5/31/2026Wiley family property1 observed

Worm-eating Warbler

Helmitheros vermivorum

5/28/2026Home1 observed

American White Pelican

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

5/28/2026Hueston Woods SP--Beach1 observed

Snow Goose

Anser caerulescens

5/25/2026Hueston Woods SP (Preble Co.)1 observed

Trumpeter Swan

Cygnus buccinator

5/25/2026Doc-O-Lake1 observed

Alder Flycatcher

Empidonax alnorum

5/25/2026Hueston Woods SP--Wild Turkey Habitat Area and Bird Blind1 observed

Connecticut Warbler

Oporornis agilis

5/25/2026Hueston Woods SP--Wild Turkey Habitat Area and Bird Blind1 observed

Hudsonian Whimbrel

Numenius hudsonicus

5/23/20261995 Oxford Pike, Bath, Indiana, US (39.48, -84.837)2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

25/30/2026

Wild Turkey

25/30/2026

Mourning Dove

45/30/2026

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

15/30/2026

Killdeer

25/30/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

85/30/2026

Great Blue Heron

15/30/2026

Turkey Vulture

25/30/2026

Osprey

25/30/2026

Bald Eagle

15/30/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

25/30/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

15/30/2026

Yellow-bellied Flycatcher

15/30/2026

Eastern Phoebe

15/30/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

15/30/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

15/30/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

15/30/2026

Tufted Titmouse

15/30/2026

Barn Swallow

65/30/2026

Northern House Wren

15/30/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan fence posts and utility wires for perching raptors and kingbirds.

  2. 2

    Walk field edges at dawn when sparrows and grassland species are most vocal.

  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 Whitewater Memorial State Park for birding?
The best months to visit Whitewater Memorial State Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Whitewater Memorial State Park?
Notable species at Whitewater Memorial State Park include Canada Goose, Mallard, Sandhill Crane, Ring-billed Gull, Pileated Woodpecker. The area supports grassland, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Whitewater Memorial State Park?
Birding at Whitewater Memorial State Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Whitewater Memorial State Park?
Whitewater Memorial State Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.