The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is operating more than half the sites on the new Indiana Birding Trail.
DNR worked with Indiana Audubon Society and several regional partners to develop the trail, which provides a great resource for Hoosier birders and others who might visit the state for business, vacation or pleasure.
DNR sites range from the Lake Michigan shoreline of Indiana Dunes State Park, to the prairie at Prophetstown State Park, to the wetlands of Goose Pond Fish & Wildlife Area, and to the wooded hills of Brown County State Park and Yellowwood State Forest.
The trail focuses on species to watch for in each location, site amenities that make travel easier, and birding ethics such as remaining on roads, paths and trails in order to limit bird and habitat disturbance.
Properties on the Indiana Birding Trail will be identified with a sign that includes the birding trail logo.
Printed copies of the Indiana Birding Trail guide are available at properties located on the trail. The downloadable guide and online resources are at Indianabirdingtrail.com. For other locations for wildlife viewing, see dnr.IN.gov/3233.htm.
