These are birds we have observed in and near our home in Madison County, Indiana. Most have been found in the city of Anderson along the banks of Killbuck Creek and White River, or in Shadyside Park, including the wetlands and the Shadyside Lakes. For a detailed, annotated map of the area see map and directions.

These Cardinals wait their turn at the feeder on a cold winter day. They are our brightest winter birds and you may see more of them at Cardinals.

We were surprised one January morning to find a young Sharp-shinned Hawk eating his breakfast. See Sharp-shinned Hawk for more of this hawk.

One January day, we discovered a large flock of robins spread out along a quarter-mile of Killbuck Creek. See Robins for more of these unusual winter visitors.

This pair of Mallard Ducks is enjoying a tranquil winter day on the Killbuck Wetlands. See Waterfowl for other waterfowl.

This beautiful Blue Bird was photographed by in Virginia by Joyce Coleman. See Winter Songbirds for more of Joyce's pictures and other winter birds.

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Songbirds at the Feeder

Cardinals, House Finch, House Sparrow, and Goldfinch come for the Sunflower Seeds.

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Canada Geese

A line of Canada Geese patrols the cold waters of the Killbuck Wetlands.

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Fox Squirrel

A Fox Squirrel searches for whole seeds among the husks that birds have dropped from the feeder.

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