Grand Kankakee Marsh
Hebron, IN
This small portion of Grand Kankakee Marsh is one of the few spots that is accessible to birders. It can be a very productive site when the area has enough water.
Specialty Species:
Waterfowl: This area holds waterfowl species later in the spring than other places in Indiana. Some of these species nest here, including Hooded Merganser.
Shorebirds: During dry periods during the spring and fall migration, this area can hold hundreds of shorebirds.
Least Bittern: Listen for this species around the marsh from May through July.
Where to Bird:
- The Dike
The Dike: Park to the side of the gravel road near the gate. Hike up onto the dike and scan the marsh from here with your spotting scope.
Hours:
None Posted
Fees:
None
Accessiblity:
Not Accessible
Trails:
Yes
Non-birding Equipment Needed:
- None
Lenght of Visit:
Half or full day visit is recommended
Map:
- None Available
Website:
- None Available
Directions:
From the North: Take I-65 south to the SR-2 exit. Turn left (east) onto SR-2 and then right (south) onto Clay Street/Rangeline Road. Turn left (east) onto 197th Avenue. When the road curves sharply to the right, it becomes Grand Blvd. Take the first left (east) onto Stone Road. Follow Stone Road until it dead ends at the gate for Grand Kankakee Marsh and park near the gate.
From the South: Take I-65 north to the SR-2 exit. Turn right (east) onto SR-2 and then right (south) onto Clay Street/Rangeline Road. Turn left (east) onto 197th Avenue. When the road curves sharply to the right, it becomes Grand Blvd. Take the first left (east) onto Stone Road. Follow Stone Road until it dead ends at the gate for Grand Kankakee Marsh, and park near the gate.Address:
None Available
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