Twin Swamp Nature Preserve
Mount Vernon, IN
This site is one of the last Bald Cypress tree stands left in Indiana. In addition to being a great habitat for many bird species, it is a good place to find a wide variety of wild flowers.
Specialty Species:
Yellow-crowned Night-Heron: Look for this species from the platform at the end of the boardwalk.
Prothonotary Warbler: Look and listen for this species as you hike through the swamps.
Fish Crow: Listen for this species as you hike the trails.
Red-headed Woodpecker: These birds can be found throughout the park.
Where to Bird:
- Trail and Boardwalk
Trail and Boardwalk: Walk the trail through the park looking for migrating and nesting warblers and Yellow-crowned Night-Herons.
Hours:
None Posted
Fees:
None
Accessiblity:
The rugged trail is not accessible.
Trails:
Trail is very rugged and not handicap accessible.
Non-birding Equipment Needed:
- Knee Waders are needed if the trail is flooded over
Lenght of Visit:
2-3 Hours
Map:
Website:
Directions:
From the North: From the intersection of I-64 and SR69 near Griffin, IN, take SR-69 South. After about 20 miles, turn right (west) to stay on SR-69 in Mount Vernon. Go 2.7 miles and turn left (south) to stay on SR-69. After 8 miles, SR-63 curves to the right and becomes Grady Road. Once on Grady Road, go 1.35 miles and turn right (north) onto Raben Road. Go 1 mile and turn left (west) into the parking area.
Address:
None Available
Nearby Birding:
Hovey Lake FWA
John T. Myers Lock and Dam