Yellowwood State Forest
Nashville, IN
This 23,000 acre property located in Brown County has some of the best forest habitat in Indiana.
Specialty Species:
Owls: Great Horned Owl, Eastern Screech-Owl, and Barred Owl are all common throughout the forest. In late October-November, Northern Saw-whet Owls migrate through the area. Listen for all of these owls from the roads and trails around the lake.
Thrushes: All of the Indiana thrushes migrate through this area. Wood Thrushes are common throughout the area in breeding season.
Warblers: Many species of warblers breed and migrate through this area.
Where to Bird:
- Yellowwood Lake Road
- Yellowwood Lake
Yellowwood Lake Road: Drive this road with your windows open. Watch and listen for birds and stop on the side of the road when there is some activity. During the spring and summer, there are many species of warblers. In the summer look and listen for Hooded, Kentucky, Worm-eating, and Louisiana Waterthrush. During the month of May, you can see around 25 species of warblers along the road.
Yellowwood Lake: Walk the trail around the lake during the spring and fall for a chance to see many migrant passerines. From the parking lot on Yellowwood Lake Road on the north side of the lake, walk north on the trail to have a chance to see many sparrows and warblers in the spring and fall.Hours:
None
Fees:
None
Accessiblity:
Much of the area is birded on the road and from the car. The trails in the area can be rugged.
Trails:
There are trails throughout the area especially around Yellowwood Lake.
Non-birding Equipment Needed:
- None
Lenght of Visit:
Half or full day visit is recommended
Map:
- None Available
Website:
Directions:
From the North: From the intersection of SR-45 and Lanam Ridge Road, take Lanam Ridge Road east. Start car birding from this point. After 0.5 miles, turn right (south) onto Yellowwood Lake Road.
From the East: From the intersection of SR-135 and SR-46 in Nashville, take SR-46 West. After 7.1 miles, turn right (north) onto Jackson Creek Road. Start car birding from this point. Go 1.7 miles and turn left (north) onto Yellowwood Lake Road.
From the West: From the intersection of SR-446 and SR-46 in Bloomington, take SR-46 East. After 8.1 miles, turn left (north) onto Jackson Creek Road. Start car birding from this point. Go 1.7 miles and turn left (north) onto Yellowwood Lake Road.
Address:
772 South Yellowwood Road
Nashville, IN 47448
(812) 988-7945
Nearby Birding:
Lake Lemon
Brown County State Park
Stillwater Marsh
Friendship Road