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.

A Yellow-Shafted Flicker has been visiting the feeder this winter. See Woodpeckers to see more of this one and another woodpecker.

A female Downy Woodpecker pauses at a suet feeder. See Downy and Hairy Woodpeckers for a comparative study of these similar species.

A male Pileated Woodpecker visits the feeder. See Pileated Woodpecker for some good close-up pictures of this shy bird.

Carolina Wrens have become year-round residents of Indiana See Carolina Wrens to see more of these delightful birds.

A Nuthatch pauses to consider his next bite at the suet feeder. See Winter Songbirds for more of our winter companions.

A Cooper's Hawk waits near a bird feeder in hope of snagging a meal. See Large Winter Birds for some of our larger species.

This Red Fox is on the trail of something. See Winter Animals to see how it made out and what it may be chasing.

Screen Savers

Covered Bridge in Winter

The Shadyside Covered Bridge spans a frozen waterway locked in winter's icy grip.

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Pileated Woodpecker

A male Pileated Woodpecker makes a quick visit to a suet feeder.

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Killbuck Creek in Winter

A small flock of Mallards cruses Killbuck Creek in the depth of winter.

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Past month's editions of Birds of Madison County may be viewed from the archive. They may be accessed by clicking on the appropriate month in the list below.

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