Mary Gray Bird Sanctuary
Connersville, IN
Mary Gray Bird Sanctuary is owned and operated by the Indiana Audubon Society. This 700 acre property includes a variety of habitats including forest, meadow, prairie, and ponds. The area is open to birding for everyone not just Indiana Audubon members.
Specialty Species:
Warblers: Hike the trails throughout the park to find many warbler species during spring and fall migration.
Vireos: During spring and fall migration, walk the trails throughout the park for a chance to see many vireo species.
Where to Bird:
- Ponds by Merkle Barn
- Trails throughout the Park
Ponds by Markle Barn: Walk around these ponds looking for warblers and vireos.
Trails throughout the park: Hike the trail throughout the property looking for warblers and vireos.
Hours:
Dawn to Dusk
Fees:
None
Accessiblity:
Not handicap accessible.
Trails:
Yes, miles of trail on the property.
Non-birding Equipment Needed:
- None
Lenght of Visit:
2-3 hours is all that is needed but you can spend hours hiking the on the property.
Map:
Website:
Directions:
From the North: From the intersection of I-465 and I-70 in Indianapolis, take I-70 west. After 48 miles, take exit 137 for SR-1. Stay on SR-1 as it becomes Western Avenue and then North Grand Avenue. North Grand Avenue then becomes SR121. After 2.8 miles on SR121, turn right (west) onto W CR350 S. Follow this road until you see the large stone sign for Mary Gray Bird Sanctuary.
From the South: From the intersection of I-74 and US-52, take US-52 north. Follow US-52 for 25 miles. Turn right (north) onto SR-121. After 11.7 miles, turn left (west) onto W CR350 S. Follow this road until you see the large stone sign for Mary Gray Bird Sanctuary.
Address:
3499 S. Bird Sanctuary Road
Connersville, IN 47331-8721
765-827-5109
Nearby Birding:
Brookville Lake – SRAs/Causeways/Boat Ramps/Dam
Whitewater Memorial State Park