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The Porter CountyBirding Guide

Welcome to theRose-breasted GrosbeakBaltimore OrioleCasual Coast, alongthe southern shoreof Lake Michigan.Home to theIndiana DunesNational Lakeshore,the Indiana DunesState Park and themost diversifiedflora and fauna inthe Midwest, thedunes are complemented by severalnearby inlandnature preserves.Together, theyprovide a uniquehaven for birds andbirders that willmake your stay onthe Casual Coastboth enjoyable andmemorable.Morning DovesTABLEOFCONTENTSBIRD MIGRATION TO THE DUNES . 1WEATHER EFFECTS OF BIRDING . 2RAPTOR FLIGHTS . 2BIRDING SITES . 3-5ACCOMMODATIONS CHART . 6PORTER COUNTY MAP . 7WELCOME TO BIRDING . 12PORTER COUNTY BIRDERS CHECKLIST . 13-19ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS . 20BIBLIOGRAPHY . 20Photography provided by David Oberst

BIRD MIGRATIONTO THEDUNES“Without doubt the presence of Lake Michigan affects themovement and distribution of birdlife in the Dunes more thanany other single factor. The shores of this enormous lake provideleading lines that control flight paths of numerous migrants, andthe vast open waters draw legions of transitory and wintering birds.During autumn the elongate north-south boundaries of the lake become airways along which thousands of migrants navigate towardwintering areas. Southbound birds following the shores are ultimately guided into theDunes Area, at the toe ofthe lake. This avian convergence at the bottom ofLake Michigan is termedthe funneling effect.”The funneling effect explains the unusually highdiversity of autumn birdsin northwest Indiana.Wood Duck“Lake Michigan also provides two important avian habitats that are otherwise quite rare in theMidwest: the deep lake and the beach. Waters of the lake attractlarge numbers of bay and sea ducks, many of which are virtuallyunrecorded at inland sites in the Midwest. Additionally, the lakeattracts a number of rare periodic transients, including the PurpleSandpiper, Red Phalarope, Pomarine Jaeger, Parasitic Jaeger, GreatBlack-backed Gull, Glaucous Gull, Iceland Gull, Thayer’s Gull,Sabine’s Gull, Little Gull, Black-legged Kittiwake. Extensive beachesprovide resting and feeding areas for shorebirds, especially thosespecies preferring sand rather than mudflats, e.g., Sanderling, RedKnot, and Baird’s Sandpiper.“The deep waters of Lake Michigan also constitute a significantobstacle to migrants. During nocturnal flights many north-boundpasserines overfly land’s end and daybreak finds them over the lake.When landfall is visible, they often fly directly to the shore, wherethey immediately land for rest and feeding.This effect generates an anomalously high concentration of passerines in parks and woodlands immediately adjacent to the lake”(Brock 5).1

WEATHER EFFECTS“TOFBIRDINGPhoto by: David Obersthat most migrants fly duringfair weather when trailing winds areavailable is well documented in ornithology textbooks. Along the shoresof southern Lake Michigan this prinCommon Loonciple is most clearly evident duringthe fall. Bennett (1952) discovered that the number of fall passerine migrants along the Chicago lakefront tripled (compared tonumbers on the day immediately prior to frontal passage) on thedays immediately following passage of cold fronts.“Similarly, the most exciting autumn birding in the Dunes occursduring or immediately following the passage of cold fronts. In addition to the passerine waves that follow the fronts, northerly windsstimulate a general longshore movement of water birds.“On such occasions, an endless stream of loons, ducks, gulls, andterns often flows along the lakefront.”(Brock 6).“SRAPTOR FLIGHTSPhoto by: David Oberstpring hawk flights along theHigh Dunes must be attributed to thepresence of Lake Michigan. Northbound hawks, especially buteos, enjoy a leisurely spring migration, wafting effortlessly over the Midwest onbalmy southerly winds. These soaringraptors, however, display a markedaversion to flying over large bodies ofwater. Consequently, upon encountering Lake Michigan the northwardCooper’s Hawkmovement is abruptly truncated andthe birds turn to a course paralleling the shoreline. Thus, themigrating hawks are concentrated in a belt immediately adjacent tothe lake. In effect, therefore, the High Dunes rest directly below anarrow flight corridor that extends along the lake’s southernmargin.” (Brock 8).During March and April, the major flight months, good daily flightscan consist of 100 to 300 birds. Fall flights are limited; the mostnotable species observed is the Peregrine Falcon, with flight peaksin early October.2

BIRDING SITESBEVERLY SHORES AWhether you drive or walk, Beverly Shores will produce a numberof species, seen or heard, that will delight the birder. This “island”in the National Lakeshore supports habitats such as an interdunalmarsh, lake, beach and wooded dune. The interdunal marsh offersexcellent habitat for passerines as well as nesting species. BeverlyDrive produces many opportunities to see and hear several speciesof birds. Best observation time is all year.Types of migration birds seen are loons, waterfowl and gulls. Birdsseen and heard in late spring and summer are Willow Flycatcherand warblers.COFFEE CREEK WATERSHED PRESERVE BPhoto by: J.F. New & AssociatesThe preserve is a 167-acre home to over500 native plants, trees, sedges and forbsas well as over 4 miles of trails. Wetlandscan be found throughout the landscape including swamps, marshes, wet prairies andfens. Birds commonly seen at Coffee Creekinclude several species of woodpeckerssuch as the Red-bellied woodpecker,Downy and Hairy Woodpeckers. Herons,hawks, and wood ducks, as well as thestate endangered marsh wren can be seenin their respective habitats throughout the preserve. Bridge 5, nearthe southern end of the corridor is a great place to see Cardinals,Indigo Bunting and the Tufted Titmouse. From the Water Plaza, atthe northern area of the preserve, Belted Kingfishers can be seenfluttering near the wetlands. Don’t miss the Killdeer who oftennests near Phillips Pond.COWLES BOG CPhoto by: Robert SirkoWooded edges, savannah, marshes andwooded swamp provide ideal habitats forCommon Yellowthroat, Sora, Virginia Rail,American Woodcock, Swamp Sparrow,warblers, and wren. Named after the Fatherof Plant Succession, Professor Henry Cowles,this area is perfect for the nature lover ingeneral. For more information call 219/926-7561 ext. 225.3

BIRDING SITESPORTER BEACHHAWK WATCHDFormerly known as the Johnson Beach hawk watch, this stabilizeddune allows prime viewing of several hawk flights, especially in thespring.WEST BEACH & LONG LAKE EFollowing the West Beach trails which take you by the beach, aninterdunal pond, and wooded dune, one may discover a HairyWoodpecker or two and perhaps a Common Yellowthroat. LongLake may grace one with the presence of Least Bitterns, warblersand scores of waterfowl. A parking fee is required in the summer.Indiana Dunes State Park encompasses a variety ofhabitats: climax forest, savannah, marram grasscovered dunes, blowouts, beaches and marshes.Several trails run through these areas, providingopportunities to view and hear field sparrows, flycatchers, thrushes, warblers, hawks, owls and more. Optimalobservation areas would include the forest and the marsh-woodboundary along with trails 2 and 10. Trail 9 allows for eye levelbird watching because of its higher elevation. Wilson Shelter alsoattracts several birds during spring migration. Entrance fee.PORTOFPhoto by: Wendy SmithINDIANA DUNES STATE PARK FINDIANA GDuring winter one can best observe the Horned Larks, LaplandLongspurs, Snow Buntings, Common Mergansers and bay ducksfrom the public access area of the Port of Indiana. On windy days,birds fly almost directly over the public access area.Photo by: Wayne WodridgeSUNSET HILL FARMCOUNTY PARK HPorter County’s ongoing commitmentto ecological restoration, this former235-acre dairy farm is filled withwoods, meadows, and three ponds. Part-time naturalists areavailable during three seasons of the year to offer a wide range ofopportunities including: natural science projects on ponds, trees,birds, wildflowers or fields. With over ten miles of trails, birdwatchers, nature photographers, or woods walk observers can enjoyendless outdoor opportunities. Birds commonly seen at Sunset HillFarm include: field sparrows, flycatchers, thrushes, warblers, hawks,owls, ducks, geese and more.4

BIRDING SITESTALTREE ARBORETUM & GARDENS IPhoto by: David OberstTaltree Arboretum & Gardens offers the birder a wide variety ofhabitats to explore. Prairie, Savanna, Woods, Wooded Edges,Swamp, Pond and open Wetlandcan all be easily observed at this300 acre site. With over 4 miles oftrail, Taltree is a special place to bird. For more information onspecial birding opportunities visit them at www.taltree.org.Entrance fee. (Closed Mondays)ROGERS LAKEWOOD PARK JA 122-acre facility of the Valparaiso Park Department, it is home tohiking trails, a beach, fishing, boating, and swimming. Birdscommonly seen at Rogers-Lakewood Park include: native waterfowlsuch as Canada geese and mallard ducks, herons, hawks, andcommon songbirds. Daily entry fees are collected from MemorialDay through Labor Day and are charged by the carload.JASPER-PULASKI FISHAND WILDLIFE AREA KThe Jasper-Pulaski Fish and Wildlife Area has long been the sight ofthe annual migration of Sandhill Cranes. View this awesomespectacle during the fall to see thousands of these birds as they restfrom their journey and feed. Springtime also brings the cranes, butin a lesser amount. Don’t forget the binoculars or a scope! Duringthe spring and summer, the area boasts ducks, geese, and egretsthat are viewable from the observation trail. Jasper-Pulaski Fishand Wildlife Area is also a public hunting area. Please check in atthe headquarters to obtain information about the affected areasbefore setting out.Photo by: National LakeshoreHERON ROOKERY LObserve the Great Blue Heron in thespring and summer at thismature woodland located along the LittleCalumet River. Migrant warblers arepresent in the spring along the channelamong other species.5

ACCOMMODATIONS CHART6

PORTER COUNTY MAPACEDFLGBHJIK ABCDEF-Beverly ShoresCoffee Creek Watershed PreserveCowles BogPorter BeachWest BeachIndiana Dunes State ParkGHIJKL7-Port of IndianaSunset Hill Farm County ParkTaltree Arboretum & GardensRogers Lakewood ParkJasper-Pulaski Fish & Wildlife AreaHeron Rookery

WELCOME TO BIRDINGWELCOME TO THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF BIRDING!If you like watching birds in your backyard or you want to travel theworld to see all 10,000 bird species, use these ten tips to getstarted! You might also want to visit WildBirds.com, a great site fornewer birders!Hint #1: You need a field guide foryour area. A field guide is a bookwith pictures of the birds and tipsfor identifying them.Hint #2: You need a binocular to seethe birds. (Hint: you’d need four eyes touse binoculars.)Hint #3: You need to know what to expect inyour area. Checklists of birds in your area willtell you this. See pages 13-19 for the Porter County Bird Checklist.Hint #4: You need to be able to find the birds. To do this, youshould learn about the habitat each species of bird prefers. Seepage 13 for Habitat information and the Bird Checklist for where tospot each species.Hint #5: Join a group of other birders. Birders are very friendlyand helpful. They are always willing to share their knowledge. Wewere all beginners once.Hint #6: Try a birding trip or tour. Local bird trips are sometimesadvertised in the newspapers. Check out the Birding Sites information on pages 3-5 for information on local bird treks.Hint #7: Read about birds. There are many good magazines aboutbirds and birding. For North American birds: Birder’s World, BirdWatcher’s Digest, Birding and WildBird are magazines you mightlike.Hint #8: Bring the birds to you. You can attract birds to your yardwith just a little work. Planting the right flowers will attract hummingbirds. Sunflower seeds will bring lots of new birds to yourhouse. You might even want to build a bluebird house.Hint #9: Record your bird sightings. You might want to keep a“diary” or list of the birds you see in your yard. You can also keep alist of birds you see in your town or on your vacation. Birders oftenkeep lists for their county, state or country. The Porter County BirdChecklist can be found in this guide on pages Hint #10: HAVE FUN. ASK LOTS OF QUESTIONS.BE KIND TO BIRDS.These hints are from the popular birding website - Birding.com12

PORTER COUNTY BIRDERS CHECKLISTSEASONAL ABUNDANCE CODES:A ABUNDANT: Often observed and widespread throughoutcountyC COMMON: Frequent in appropriate habitatU UNCOMMON: Infrequent in appropriate habitatR RARE:Unlikely, but possible in countyHABITAT TYPES & LOCATIONSL-LAKE; B-BEACH: Lake Michigan and its beachfront including:Beverly Shores, Indiana Dunes State Park, Indiana Dunes NationalLakeshoreD-DUNES: Indiana Dunes State Park, Indiana Dunes NationalLakeshoreF-FIELDS: Cultivated and roadside fields, open areas and prairiessuch as those found at Taltree Arboretum & Gardens, IndianaDunes National Lakeshore, Sunset Hill Farm County Park and Coffee Creek Watershed PreserveFL-FLIGHT: Observed in flightM-MARSH: Areas regularly inundated by shallow water for much ofthe year: Interdunal marshes are found along Lake Michigan atBeverly Shores, Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore & IndianaDunes State Park. Marshes are also found along county rivers, themost notable being the Kankakee River at the southern border ofthe county and at Kankakee Fish & Wildlife Area in neighboringStarke CountyP-PONDS: Permanent bodies of water that include small lakes,ponds and wetlands: Long Lake, Taltree Arboretum & Gardens,Rogers Lakewood Park, Coffee Creek Watershed Preserve, SunsetHill Farm County Park and Indiana Dunes National LakeshoreS-SWAMPS: Wetlands that are poorly drained with trees growingthroughout. There are numerous types of swamps in the countyand they can be found at: Indiana Dunes State Park, Indiana DunesNational Lakeshore, Beverly Shores (along Beverly Drive), CoffeeCreek Watershed Preserve, Taltree Arboretum & Gardens and theKankakee River FloodplainW-WOODS: Beverly Shores, Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore,Sunset Hill Farm County Park, Taltree Arboretum & Gardens, Indiana Dunes State Park, Coffee Creek Watershed PreserveWE-WOODED EDGES: Coffee Creek Watershed Preserve, Taltree Arboretum & Gardens, Sunset Hill Farm County Park, Indiana DunesNational Lakeshore, and Indiana Dunes State ParkU-URBAN: Urban areas throughout the county13

PORTER COUNTY BIRDERS CHECKLISTSeasonsBirdSPLoon & Grebes! Common Loon! Pied-billed Grebe! Horned GrebeCormorants! Double-crestedCormorantBitterns & Herons! American Bittern*! Least Bittern*! Great Blue Heron! Great Egret! Green Heron! Black-crowned*Night Heron! Yellow-crowned*Night HeronSwans, Geese & Ducks! Mute Swan! Tundra Swan! Canada Goose! Wood Duck! Green-winged Teal! Black Duck! Mallard! Northern Pintail! Blue-winged Teal! Northern Shoveler! Gadwall! American Wigeon! Canvasback! Redhead! Ring-necked Duck! Greater Scaup! Lesser Scaup! Black Scoter! White-winged Scoter! Common Goldeneye! Bufflehead! Hooded Merganser! Common Merganser! Red-breastedMerganser! Ruddy DuckVultures! Turkey VultureEagles & Hawks! Bald Eagle*! Northern Harrier*! Sharp-shinned Hawk! Cooper’s Hawk! Northern Goshawk! Red-shoulderedHawk! Broad-winged Hawk* State RURRCCRRRUCCRURRCCRRFLFWE,WWE,WWWEUUUUW14RRM

PORTER COUNTY BIRDERS CHECKLISTSeasonsBird!!SPRed-tailed HawkCRough-leggedUHawkOsprey & Falcons! Osprey*U! American KestrelC! Peregrine Falcon*UQuail, Pheasant, Turkey! Northern BobwhiteU! Ring-neckedUPheasant! Wild TurkeyURails & Coots! Virginia Rail*U! Sora RailC! Common MoorhenR! American CootACrane! Sandhill CraneC(Jasper-Pulaski Site)Plovers! Black-bellied Plover U! American GoldenCPlover! Semipalmated Plover U! Piping Plover*R! KilldeerASandpipers & other Shorebirds! GreaterYellowlegsU! Lesser YellowlegsU! Solitary SandpiperC! Spotted SandpiperC! SemipalmatedUSandpiper! Least SandpiperU! Pectoral Sandpiper C! Baird’s Sandpiper! Ruddy TumstoneU! SanderlingR! DunlinU! Red KnotR! Purple SandpiperR! Short-billedRDowitcher! Red Phalarope! Common SnipeU! American Woodcock CJaegers! Parasitic Yaeger! Pomarine YeagerGulls! Little GullR! Bonaparte’s GullC! Laughing GullU! Ring-billed GullA* State RURCLL,BLL,B

PORTER COUNTY BIRDERS CHECKLISTSeasonsBird!!!!!Herring GullThayer’s GullIceland GullGlaucous GullGreat Black-backedGull! Sabine’s Gull! Black-leggedKittiwakeTerns! Caspian Tern! Common Tern! Forster’s Tern! Black Tern*Doves! Rock Dove! Mourning DoveCuckoos! Black-billedCuckoo! Yellow-billedCuckooOwls! Short-eared Owl! Great Horned Owl! Snowy Owl! Barred Owl! NorthernSaw-whet Owl! Eastern ScreechOwlGoatsuckers! Common Nighthawk! Whip-poor-willSwifts! Chimney SwiftHummingbirds! Ruby-throatedHummingbirdKingfishers! Belted KingfisherWoodpeckers! Red-headedWoodpecker! Red-belliedWoodpecker! Yellow-belliedSapsucker! Downy Woodpecker! Hairy Woodpecker! Northern Flicker! PileatedWoodpecker* State 16

PORTER COUNTY BIRDERS CHECKLISTSeasonsBirdSPSFlycatchers! Olive-sidedURFlycatcher! Eastern WoodCCPewee! Yellow-belliedURFlycatcher! Acadian Flycatcher CC! Alder FlycatcherUU! Willow FlycatcherCU! Least FlycatcherCR! Eastern PhoebeCC! Great-crestedCCFlycatcher! Eastern KingbirdCCLarks! Horned LarkCUSwallows! Purple MartinCC! Tree SwallowCA! Rough-wingedUUSwallow! Bank SwallowCC! Cliff SwallowRR! Barn SwallowCAJays & Crows! Blue JayAA! American CrowAATitmice! Black-cappedCCChickadee! Tufted TitmouseCCNuthatches! Red-breastedURNuthatch! White-breastedCCNuthatchCreepers! Brown CreeperCRWrens! Carolina WrenUU! House WrenCC! Winter WrenUR! Marsh Wren*UU! Sedge Wren*UROld World Warblers, Thrushes & Allies! Golden-crownedCRKinglet! Ruby-crownedCRKinglet! Blue-grayCUGnatcatcher! Eastern BluebirdCC! VeeryUU! Gray-cheeked Thrush U* State CUURURWE,UWE,UWMF,MCRWCRWRCUUWUF,WEWW

PORTER COUNTY BIRDERS CHECKLISTSeasonsBirdSP! Swainson’s Thrush! Hermit Thrush! Wood Thrush! American RobinThrashers! Gray Catbird! Northern Mockingbird! Brown ThrasherWaxwings! Cedar WaxwingStarlings! European StarlingVireos! White-eyed Vireo! Solitary Vireo! Yellow-throated Vireo! Warbling Vireo! Philadelphia Vireo! Red-eyed VireoWarblers! Blue-winged Warbler! Golden-winged*Warbler! Tennessee Warbler! Nashville Warbler! Northern ParulaWarbler! Orange-crownedWarble! Yellow Warbler! Chestnut-sidedWarbler! Magnolia Warbler! Cape May Warbler! Yellow-rumpedWarbler! Black-throatedGreen Warbler! BlackburnianWarbler! Prairie Warbler! Palm Warbler! Bay-breastedWarbler! Blackpoll Warbler! Cerulean Warbler! Black and WhiteWarbler! American Redstart! Ovenbird! NorthernWaterthrush! LouisianaWaterthrush! Mourning Warbler* State E,MURUSRRRWE18

PORTER COUNTY BIRDERS CHECKLISTSeasonsBird!SPCommonYellowthroat! Hooded Warbler! Wilson’s Warbler! Canada Warbler! Yellow-breasted ChatTanagers! Scarlet TanagerCardinals & Buntings! Northern Cardinal! Rose-breastedGrosbeak! Indigo Bunting! DickcisselSparrows! Eastern Towhee! Tree Sparrow! Chipping Sparrow! Field Sparrow! Vesper Sparrow! Savannah Sparrow! Grasshopper Sparrow! Fox Sparrow! Song Sparrow! Lincoln’s Sparrow! Swamp Sparrow! White-throatedSparrow! White-crownedSparrow! Dark-eyed Junco! Lapland Longspur! Snow BuntingBlackbirds & Orioles! Bobolink! Red-winged Blackbird! Eastern Meadowlark! Western Meadowlark! Yellow-headedBlackbird*! Rusty Blackbird! Common Grackle! Brown-headedCowbird! Baltimore Oriole! Orchard OrioleFinches! Purple Finch! House Finch! Common Redpoll! Pine Siskin! American Goldfinch! Evening GrosbeakOld World Sparrows! House Sparrow* State SM,FW,WEW,WEW,WE

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSThe Porter County Convention, Recreation & Visitors Commission(PCCRVC) would like to give special thanks to David Oberst, Directorof Education and Naturalist at Taltree Arboretum & Gardens, and Taltreeboard member, Laurie Eberhardt, Ph.D., for their help in creatingthis guide. The PCCRVC is truly grateful for their help.TALTREE ARBORETUM & GARDENS:“A SPECIAL PLACE TO BIRD”Taltree offers the birder a wide variety of habitat at one location:Prairie, Savanna, Woods, Wooded Edges, Swamp, Pond and openWetland, can all be easily observed at this 300 acre site. More than60 species of birds have been identified on Taltree’s property. TheBluebird Trail derives its name from the numerous Bluebird nestingboxes along its route, Eastern Bluebirds are a common site atTaltree. The trail directs visitors along the perimeter of the prairie inan effort to reduce disturbance to wildlife and restore habitat tonatural nesting conditions. As a result grassland-nesting birds, suchas the Bobolink, that need a large area of undisturbed habitat forsurvival have abundantly returned. This trail also traverses a 7-acreopen wetland, which holds abundant migratory waterfowl in thespring. Wood Ducks are a common site as they utilize nesting boxesin the wetland. In 2002, a Hooded Merganser successfully nested atTaltree. Migrating spring warblers can be viewed in abundancealong the Heron Pond Woodlands and Owl Trails. Taltree is anexcellent site to view raptors. Red-tailed, Cooper’s and Sharpshinned Hawks are year round residents. During the winter and earlyspring months a pair of Northern Harrier Hawks regularly patrol theopen space at the arboretum. Wild Turkey, Ring-necked Pheasantand Bobwhite Quail are also present. Other birds of particularinterest are American Woodcocks, Eastern Meadowlarks, Dickcissels, Indigo Buntings, Rose-breasted Grosbeaks, Baltimore Oriolesand the Savanna and Grasshopper Sparrows. Taltree Arboretum &Gardens: A Natural Inspiration .BibliographyBrock, Kenneth J. Birds of the Indiana Dunes. (Revised Edition)Shirley Heinz Environmental Fund, 1997.Sibley, David Allen. The Sibley Guide to Birds. Alfred A. Knopf,Inc., 2000.United States. Birds of the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore.(Revised Edition) Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, 1991.Special thanks to Ken Brock for permission to use information about birdingin the Indiana Dunes directly from his book, Birds of the Indiana Dunes.20

There’s still more.to see and do at the Casual Coast. There are several morespecialty guides, each geared to people’s special interests!bsite toCall, write, or visit our wety guides.request your free specialProduced by the Porter County Convention,Recreation, & Visitor Commission800 Indian Boundary Road Chesterton, Indiana 46304219/926-2255 800/283-8687www.indianadunes.com www.casualcoast.com

tell you this. See pages 13-19 for the Porter County Bird Checklist. Hint #4: You need to be able to find the birds. To do this, you should learn about the habitat each species of bird prefers. See page 13 for Habitat information and the Bird Checklist for where to spot each species. Hint #5: Join a group of other birders. Birders are very .

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