Hovey Lake FWA
Indiana · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Hovey Lake FWA is a productive birding destination in Indiana, with 231 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Gadwall, and Canvasback 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
Dunlin
Calidris alpina
Pectoral Sandpiper
Calidris melanotos
Tundra Swan
Cygnus columbianus
Golden Eagle
Aquila chrysaetos
Red-tailed Hawk (abieticola)
Buteo jamaicensis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Gadwall
Canvasback
Ring-necked Duck
Turkey Vulture
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Blue Jay
American Crow
Carolina Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
Golden-crowned Kinglet
Carolina Wren
Field Sparrow
White-throated Sparrow
Swamp Sparrow
Northern Cardinal
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
- 2
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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