Celery Bog
West Lafayette, IN
Celery Bog is a small wooded park located on a marsh in Lafayette. It attracts a wide variety of woodland and water birds.
Specialty Species:
Dabbling Ducks: Check the marshy areas for dabbling ducks during migration.
Swans: Swans are found on the marsh throughout the year.
Shorebirds: Check the marsh for shorebirds when the water level is low enough to create mudflats.
Warblers: Check the wooded areas during spring and fall for migrant warblers.Where to Bird:
- Cattail Trail
Cattail Trail: Hike this trail looking for warblers. Stop at the marsh overlooks to scan for waterfowl, swans, or shorebirds depending on the season.
Hours:
Dawn to Dusk
Nature Center:
Wednesday-Saturday 10am-5pm
Sunday 1pm-5pm
Fees:
None
Accessiblity:
There are some paved trails.
Trails:
Yes
Non-birding Equipment Needed:
- None
Lenght of Visit:
One to two hours
Map:
Website:
Directions:
From the South: Take I-65 north from Indianapolis. Take exit 175 for SR-25 and turn left (west) onto SR-25. Follow SR-25 for 1.4 miles (it becomes Schuyler Ave). Turn right (west) onto US-52 west. After 2.6 miles, turn left (south) onto Salisbury Street. Go 0.5 miles and turn right (west) onto Lindburg Road. The entrance to Celery Bog is located 1.1 miles after this intersection on the right (north) side of the road.
From the North: Take I-65 south. Take exit 175 for SR-25 and turn right (west) onto SR-25. Follow SR-25 for 1.4 miles (it becomes Schuyler Ave). Turn right (west) onto US-52 west. After 2.6 miles, turn left (south) onto Salisbury Street. Go 0.5 miles and turn right (west) onto Lindburg Road. The entrance to Celery Bog is located 1.1 miles after this intersection on the right (north) side of the road.Address:
1620 Lindberg Road
West Lafayette, IN 47906
765-497-7158
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