Indiana Birding Resources

The Nifty Fifty

The Nifty Fifty is a mini-guide to the birds of Indiana. It includes descriptions, images, video and songs of 50 of the most often observed birds of Indiana. View the guide by clicking here or on the Nifty Fifty link on the left.

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Some birds prefer to stay near the ground, while others are almost always seen high in a tree. Look for the following notations in the species descriptions to determine where the species is most likely to be seen. If a note is not present, the bird does not have a strong affinity for a particular region.

• Look high.
• Look mid-story.
• Look low.

State Information

Indiana Audubon Society
Indiana Bird Records Committee

Birding Locations

Patoka River
National Wildlife Refuge

Potawatomi Wildlife Park

Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge

Indiana State Bird - Northern Cardinal

Indiana Birding Events

Annual Wings Over Mascatatuck Migratory Bird Festival
Usually in May
Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge, Seymour, Indiana
Phone: 812-522-4352
The day’s activities begin with guided tours of the Muscatatuck Closed Area. Other activities throughout the day include a bird walk, bird calling, bird banding, children’s activities and coloring contest, a live birds of prey demonstration. Events ongoing during the day include a silent auction, exhibits and the nature bookstore. Several vendors will offer wildlife-related items and breakfast and lunch will be available.

Wings on the Water
Usually in October or November
Bloomington, Indiana
Phone: 812-335-8137
BirdCountry.US presents this weekend-long festival of waterfowl, owls, fall birding, and nature. Events include live birds, guided birding, and photography.

Other resources and locations

If you have suggestions for additional birding resources in Indiana, from web sites to your favorite birding location, submit your information using the following form. You can cut and paste large amounts if text into the information field. Birding locations are the most desired, but any good resource on Indiana birds is welcomed.

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