Greene-Sullivan State Forest
Linton, IN
This old mine-turned-forest is wooded and has many pines around the numerous lakes and ponds throughout the property. This is one of the few large tracts of woodland in the area.
Specialty Species:
Owls: Northern Saw-whet Owls are found throughout the property during the fall and winter. To hear and try to see a Saw-whet, listen for them in the three hours or so before sunrise. All the regular occurring woodland owls are also found on the property.
Nightjars: During the late spring and summer, you can hear Whip-poor-wills and Chuck-wills-widows throughout the property at night. Drive the roads listening for both.
Flycatchers: Several species of flycatchers can be found during the spring and fall. Scan all tall snags for Olive-sided Flycatcher.
Vireos: Hike the trails around all of the lakes for a chance to see all of the common Indiana vireos except Bell’s in the spring and fall.
Thrushes: Hike the trails around all of the lakes for a chance to see all the common Indiana thrushes in the spring and fall.
Warblers: Hike the trails around all of the lakes for a chance to see many species of warblers. A few uncommon warblers can be found here, such as Golden-winged and Canada Warblers.Where to Bird:
- Reservoir 29
- Reservoir 26
- Other Areas
Reservoir 29: A good place to start is Reservoir 29. There is varied habitat around this lake that includes woodland and grassland. On spring and fall mornings, there will be many species of warblers around this lake.
Reservoir 26: Also check around Reservoir 26 which is similar in habitat to 29. Expect like species around both lakes.
Other Areas: After birding these areas, check any of the other areas on the property that look promising, as there can be a diversity of species anywhere on the property.Hours:
None Posted
Fees:
None
Accessiblity:
Much of the area is birded from the road, but there are many trails with some elevation change throughout.
Trails:
Yes
Non-birding Equipment Needed:
- None
Lenght of Visit:
A half day will give you enough time to bird the entire area, but you can spend much more time birding around the lakes.
Map:
- Indiana DNR Horse Trail Map - This is a good overview of the area and should help you make your way around the property.
Website:
Directions:
From the North: From I-70, take SR-59 south for 31.5 miles and turn right (west) onto SR-54. After 4.1 miles, turn left onto (south) SR-159/CR800 E. The property starts 2 miles south of Dugger.
From the South: From the intersection of SR-67 and SR-59 in Sandborn, IN, take SR-59 north. After 6.5 miles, turn left (west) onto CR200S. Greene-Sullivan State Forest begins after 1.5 miles.
Address:
2551 S. State Road 159
Dugger, IN 47848
(812) 648-2810
GreeneSF@dnr.IN.gov
Nearby Birding:
Hawthorn Mine
Goose Pond FWA
Beehunter Marsh