The Burn
Crawfordsville, IN
This restored marsh is one of the best areas in Montgomery County to find shorebirds.
Specialty Species:
Lapland and Smith’s Longspurs: The fields around the Burn are great habitat for migrating and wintering Longspurs. Laplands are much more common but Smith’s are typically in the area during April.
Shorebirds: When the Burn and surrounding farm fields flood in the spring and fall, many shorebirds may congregate in the area.
Sparrows: Check the marshes throughout the property for a variety of sparrows during fall migration.
Warblers: While this may not seem like prime warbler habitat, the wood line and small woodland along the western edge of the property do attract some migrants.
Where to Bird:
- The Dikes
The Dikes: Hike around the property on the dike that encircles the property. Also scan the surrounding farm fields from the parking area.
Hours:
None
Fees:
None
Accessiblity:
Not handicap accessible.
Trails:
You can hike around the property.
Non-birding Equipment Needed:
- None
Lenght of Visit:
30-60 minutes
Map:
- None Available
Website:
- None Available
Directions:
From the North: Take US-231 South out of Lafayette. Turn right onto CR-550 N in Montgomery County. After 1.50 miles, turn left (north) onto CR-150 E. Go 1.10 miles and turn right (east) onto CR-650 N. The parking area is located on the right (south) side of the road after 0.45 miles.
From the South: From the intersection of I-74 and US-231 in Crawfordsville, take US-231 North. Go 2.75 miles and turn right (west) onto CR-550 N. After 1.50 miles, turn left (north) onto CR-150 E. Go 1.10 miles and turn right (east) onto CR-650 N. The parking area is located on the right (south) side of the road after 0.45 miles.
Address:
None Available
Nearby Birding:
Turkey Run State Park
Shades State Park
Pine Hills Nature Preserve