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Audubon State Park
The all-time premier spot for birders is probably Audubon State Park. Every
trail takes birders to a different habitat and a different set of birds. So well
respected for warblers in spring and fall, one trail — the paved trail running
due east of the office building — is nicknamed "Warbler Alley." Beyond this
well-known spot, however, a few other local hot spots bear mentioning.
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Sauerheber Slough Wildlife Management Area
Sauerheber Slough Wildlife Management Area, an area located 10 miles west
of Henderson on KY 268, famous for its ducks and geese. To get there from
Henderson, take U.S. Hwy. 60 west to KY 136; turn west. Go 2.8 miles to the
junction with KY 268. Drive 4 miles northwest on KY 268. Drive the various
roads; check the man-made towers to overlook the fields and wetlands. Winter is
best. Inaccessible during flooding.
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Great Blue Heron Rookery
Great Blue Heron Rookery, along the Ohio River. After you cross the Twin
Bridges (Hwy. 41) into Kentucky, take the first road to the left (along the
northern boundary of Audubon State Park). Park in the only pull-off on the left.
Scope out the tree tops for heron nests any season. Look for heron nesting
activity from early spring through early July. Be alert, however, for heavy
automobile traffic as you pull back onto the road.
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Ohio River Flood Plains Drive
The Ohio River Flood Plains Drive
runs along the Kentucky side of the river. Cross the Twin Bridges (Hwy. 41);
take the first road to the left (along the northern boundary of Audubon State
Park). Pass the Henderson landfill. Watch for passerines, raptors. Be warned,
however, that this road carries surprisingly heavy traffic, some of it heavy
trucks, and much of it too fast. Be sure to park clear of the road before you
bird.
Past the landfill, turn left at the first intersection onto a road
which follows the banks of the Ohio. Watch for gulls, waterfowl, shorebirds.
Also great woodpecker area, so stop along the road and look. The area is owned
by a hunting club, so do not trespass; however, you can walk the road. Drive on
to ultimately reach the Green River. It’s a good gravel road, but flooding does
occur. Be cautious.
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Henderson County across from Evansville’s River Front
Henderson County across from Evansville’s River Front, a drive that takes
you from the outskirts of Henderson to an across-the-river view of Dress Plaza.
Cross the Twin Bridges (Hwy. 41) into Kentucky and take the first road to the
right. Watch for unusual sparrows along this road; but it is a busy road, so
you’ll need to pull off to watch. Where the road runs into the old harness race
track, turn right and follow for several miles through woods, fields, and
sloughs. Wide variety of birds including sparrows, raptors, and passerines.
Flocks of Dickcissels here. Shorebirds in wet areas. Don’t try this drive if
it’s muddy.
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