Oxbow Inc. – Early Spring Waterfowl Migration Bird Walk
Saturday, February 14, 2026 – 8:00am – Early spring waterfowl migration should be in full swing by this date and are the primary focus of this trip. Many species of waterfowl (ducks, geese and swans) migrate through the Oxbow in large numbers every spring. There are always some waterfowl present in the Oxbow area at this season. February is also a great time of the year to find large numbers of Bald Eagles in the Oxbow area. Resident and over-wintering Bald Eagle numbers are augmented by migrating birds. A diverse assemblage of other species are expected – even Sandhill Cranes are possible. Trip leader, Ryan Jorgensen, will lead this morning visit to the Oxbow. Our chances of seeing a diversity of birds and other wildlife are very good because Ryan is not just a skilled birder but is also an expert naturalist as well. Ryan plans to move around to several locations in the Oxbow area, including Lost Bridge over the Great Miami River, to better our chances of finding a wide variety of species. These plans will depend on accessibility and water conditions, as flooding is the norm in the Oxbow at this season. Spring flooding is a natural occurrence in the floodplain of the Oxbow and in fact can sometimes attract large assemblages of waterfowl, gulls and other water birds when these conditions occur. Join Ryan for an interesting morning of wildlife viewing in the Oxbow. Aside from seeing waterfowl and other birds and wildlife, mud and cold weather is also guaranteed, so dress appropriately and wear decent footwear. This morning trip that should end before noon. Walking will be moderate with lots of stops for viewing birds and other wildlife. There are no restrooms available in the Oxbow but there are plenty of nearby businesses with restroom facilities. Participants should plan to meet Ryan in the upper parking lot located at: 17160-17278 Reardon Drive, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025. NO ADMISSION CHARGE. For more information regarding this trip, please contact Ryan at jorgensen28ryan@gmail.com.
