Wetland birding habitat

Sloughs Wildlife Management Area, Sauerheber Unit

Kentucky · Southeast

Habitat
Wetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Sloughs Wildlife Management Area, Sauerheber Unit is a productive birding destination in Kentucky, with 258 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Snow Goose, Greater White-fronted Goose, and Canada Goose among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.

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 Nighthawk

Chordeiles minor

4/20/2026Hovey Lake FWA1 observed

Western Cattle-Egret

Ardea ibis

4/20/202612026–12998 Raben Rd S, Mount Vernon US-IN 37.85810, -87.983611 observed

Short-billed Dowitcher

Limnodromus griseus

4/20/2026Sloughs WMA, Sauerheber Unit--Pond Creek Marsh waterfowl bait spot (do not block gate)2 observed

Lincoln's Sparrow

Melospiza lincolnii

4/19/2026Sloughs WMA, Sauerheber Unit*1 observed

Tennessee Warbler

Leiothlypis peregrina

4/18/2026Wesselman Woods--Nature Preserve Trails1 observed

Magnolia Warbler

Setophaga magnolia

4/16/2026Private 477151 observed

Wilson's Phalarope

Phalaropus tricolor

4/14/2026Sloughs WMA, Sauerheber Unit*1 observed

Scarlet Tanager

Piranga olivacea

4/14/2026Adams1 observed

Orchard Oriole

Icterus spurius

4/14/2026Eagle Slough Natural Area (SLT)1 observed

Baltimore Oriole

Icterus galbula

4/14/2026Eagle Slough Natural Area (SLT)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

24/19/2026

Blue-winged Teal

204/19/2026

Mallard

14/19/2026

Wild Turkey

34/19/2026

Mourning Dove

14/19/2026

Killdeer

34/19/2026

Semipalmated Plover

44/19/2026

Long-billed Dowitcher

194/19/2026

Wilson's Snipe

204/19/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

14/19/2026

Solitary Sandpiper

34/19/2026

Lesser Yellowlegs

1004/19/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

404/19/2026

Stilt Sandpiper

14/19/2026

Dunlin

1004/19/2026

Least Sandpiper

244/19/2026

Pectoral Sandpiper

1504/19/2026

Great Blue Heron

14/19/2026

Turkey Vulture

104/19/2026

Bald Eagle

14/19/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.

  2. 2

    Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.

  3. 3

    Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Sloughs Wildlife Management Area, Sauerheber Unit for birding?
The best months to visit Sloughs Wildlife Management Area, Sauerheber Unit for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Sloughs Wildlife Management Area, Sauerheber Unit?
Notable species at Sloughs Wildlife Management Area, Sauerheber Unit include Snow Goose, Greater White-fronted Goose, Canada Goose, Tundra Swan, Wood Duck. The area supports wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Sloughs Wildlife Management Area, Sauerheber Unit?
Birding at Sloughs Wildlife Management Area, Sauerheber Unit is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Sloughs Wildlife Management Area, Sauerheber Unit?
Sloughs Wildlife Management Area, Sauerheber Unit offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.