Bicentennial Nature Area

Indiana · Midwest

Habitat
GrasslandWetland
Best Seasons
SpringFall
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Bicentennial Nature Area is a productive birding destination in Indiana, with 222 species recorded on eBird. This grassland and wetland habitat attracts Snow 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

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Cackling Goose

Branta hutchinsii

3/5/2026Celery Bog Nature Area6 observed

Great Egret

Ardea alba

2/28/2026West Lafayette Sewage Outflow1 observed

Golden Eagle

Aquila chrysaetos

2/26/2026Celery Bog Nature Area1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

253/6/2026

Lesser Scaup

53/6/2026

Common Merganser

63/6/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

303/6/2026

Ruddy Duck

23/6/2026

Rock Pigeon

23/6/2026

Killdeer

13/6/2026

Ring-billed Gull

63/6/2026

Horned Grebe

13/6/2026

Turkey Vulture

63/6/2026

Blue-winged Teal

13/6/2026

Green-winged Teal

23/6/2026

Ring-necked Duck

43/6/2026

Common Goldeneye

13/6/2026

Mourning Dove

13/6/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

23/6/2026

Common Grackle

123/6/2026

Wood Duck

63/6/2026

Mallard

23/6/2026

Hooded Merganser

33/6/2026

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 Bicentennial Nature Area for birding?
The best months to visit Bicentennial Nature Area for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Bicentennial Nature Area?
Notable species at Bicentennial Nature Area include Snow Goose, Canada Goose, Gadwall, Mallard, Ring-necked Duck. The area supports grassland, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Bicentennial Nature Area?
Birding at Bicentennial Nature Area is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Bicentennial Nature Area?
Bicentennial Nature Area offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.