Eagle Slough Natural Area
Indiana · Midwest
About This Location
Eagle Slough Natural Area is a productive birding destination in Indiana, with 241 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Wood Duck, and Blue-winged Teal 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
Virginia Rail
Rallus limicola
Dunlin
Calidris alpina
American Barn Owl
Tyto furcata
Pectoral Sandpiper
Calidris melanotos
Fish Crow
Corvus ossifragus
Orange-crowned Warbler
Leiothlypis celata
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Wood Duck
Mallard
Ruddy Duck
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Eastern Phoebe
Blue Jay
Carolina Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
White-breasted Nuthatch
Brown Creeper
Carolina Wren
American Robin
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Northern Cardinal
Birding Tips
- 1
Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.
- 2
Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
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