Eagle Creek Park
Indiana · Midwest
Easy
April-May, September-October
$5 per vehicle
Open daily, dawn to dusk
About This Location
Eagle Creek Park is a productive birding destination in Indiana, with 288 species recorded on eBird. This river/riparian and urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mute Swan, 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
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Larus fuscus
Broad-winged Hawk
Buteo platypterus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Northern Shoveler
Gadwall
American Wigeon
Mallard
Redhead
Ring-necked Duck
Lesser Scaup
Bufflehead
Common Goldeneye
Hooded Merganser
Common Merganser
Red-breasted Merganser
Mourning Dove
Sandhill Crane
Killdeer
Ring-billed Gull
Double-crested Cormorant
American White Pelican
Turkey Vulture
Birding Tips
- 1
Walk along the water slowly, scanning overhanging branches for kingfishers and warblers.
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Check sandbars and gravel bars for shorebirds and terns.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
- 4
Arrive early in the morning for peak bird activity and to secure parking at popular viewing areas.
- 5
Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Eagle Creek Reservoir
- Eagle Creek Ornithology Center
- Indianapolis Zoo
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