Howell Wetlands Park
Indiana · Midwest
Easy
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Howell Wetlands Park is a productive birding destination in Indiana, with 204 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Mourning Dove 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
Killdeer
Red-shouldered Hawk
Downy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Carolina Chickadee
European Starling
American Robin
American Goldfinch
American Tree Sparrow
White-throated Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Grackle
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Northern Cardinal
Mallard
Mourning Dove
Belted Kingfisher
Blue Jay
Birding Tips
- 1
Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.
- 2
Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
Amenities
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