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Grant Street Wetland

Gary, IN

Spotting Scope Recommended

When to Visit:
January - Less ProductiveFebruary - Less ProductiveMarch - Less ProductiveApril - Most ProductiveMay - Most ProductiveJune - Less ProductiveJuly - Less ProductiveAugust - Most ProductiveSeptember - Most ProductiveOctober - Less ProductiveNovember - Less ProductiveDecember - Less Productive

This small wetland is located in Lake County in northwest Indiana.

Specialty Species:

Waterfowl:  If the area is flooded, scan the marsh for many species of waterfowl.  This area is usually good for many species of dabbling ducks but can have diving ducks as well.

Sparrows:  Look in the marsh and shrubby areas for various sparrows from the fall through the spring.  In the spring and fall, Nelson’s Sharp-tailed and LeConte’s Sparrows can be seen in the area.

Where to Bird:

The Dike:  There is only one area to bird at this site - the dike overlooking the wetland.  If the area is not flooded, this site will most likely not be worth the trip.  If the gate on Grant Street is open, drive the dike from there.  If not, there is a small parking area on Chase Street.  Park here and walk the dike.

Hours:

None

Fees:

None

Accessiblity:

The paved dike is handicap accessible.

Trails:

Paved trail on the dike.

Non-birding Equipment Needed:

Lenght of Visit:

30 minutes

Map:

Website:

Directions:

From the West:  Take I-80/94 east to exit 9 for Grant Street and turn left (south) onto Grant Street.  Take the second right (west) onto an unnamed road.  This small road leads back to the gate.  If it is open, drive the dike from here.  If not, go back to Grant Street and turn right (south).  Go 0.6 miles and turn right (west) onto West 35th Avenue.  This will end at a T-intersection.  At this intersection, turn right (north) onto Chase Street.  Go 0.25 miles and turn right (east) into the small parking area.

From the East:  Take I-80/94 west to exit 9 for Grant Street exit turn left (south) onto Grant Street.  Take the second right (west) onto an unnamed road.  This small road leads back to the gate.  If it is open, drive the dike from here.  If not, go back to Grant Street and turn right (south).  Go 0.6 miles and turn right (west) onto West 35th Avenue.  This will end at a T-intersection.  At this intersection, turn right (north) onto Chase Street.  Go 0.25 miles and turn right (east) into the small parking area.

Address:

None Available

Nearby Birding:

Chase Street Wetlands