Geist Reservoir
Indiana · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Geist Reservoir is a productive birding destination in Indiana, with 222 species recorded on eBird. This lake 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
Broad-winged Hawk
Buteo platypterus
Eurasian x American Wigeon (hybrid)
Mareca penelope x americana
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Larus fuscus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mute Swan
Gadwall
Mallard
Canvasback
Redhead
Ring-necked Duck
Greater Scaup
Lesser Scaup
Hooded Merganser
Pied-billed Grebe
Horned Grebe
Bald Eagle
Carolina Chickadee
Bufflehead
Common Goldeneye
Common Merganser
Red-breasted Merganser
Ring-billed Gull
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
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Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
Amenities
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