Bird Sightings
Recently spotted across Indiana
Research-grade bird sightings reported by the iNaturalist community around Indiana — the most recent species observed, where, and when, with photos taken by the observers themselves.
139,222 Indiana-area bird observations on record · showing the 21 most-recent species.
Barred Owl Strix varia
Sanderling Calidris alba
American Goldfinch Spinus tristis
Song Sparrow Melospiza melodia
Black-and-white Warbler Mniotilta varia
Chipping Sparrow Spizella passerina
Mourning Dove Zenaida macroura
Northern Cardinal Cardinalis cardinalis
Canada Goose Branta canadensis
Solitary Sandpiper Tringa solitaria
Pied-billed Grebe Podilymbus podiceps
Great Blue Heron Ardea herodias
Downy Woodpecker Dryobates pubescens
American Crow Corvus brachyrhynchos
Bald Eagle Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Northern Flicker Colaptes auratus
Blue Jay Cyanocitta cristata
Turkey Vulture Cathartes aura
Northern Mockingbird Mimus polyglottos
Ovenbird Seiurus aurocapilla
Gray Catbird Dumetella carolinensis
Source: iNaturalist — research-grade community observations · updated Sep 12, 2026, 7:30 AM. Photos © their observers, via iNaturalist.