Travel Tip: Warbler Alley

This tip for bird-watching in Eagle Creek Park & Resevoir comes from the Indiana Audubon Society:

Two productive trails to walk during spring passerine migration are Warbler Alley [OMG!] and the South Overlook Trail. Since the end of Warbler Alley [AYFKM?] is very near the beginning of the South Overlook Trail, the two easily can be walked in succession in 1-1.5 hours … Warbler Alley [amazing] is a name given by local birders to a relatively short trail running along the western edge of Lilly Lake. As the name suggests, this trail has proven to be one of the most productive sites in central Indiana for warblers and other migrant passerines. To access Warbler Alley [an alley all our own! *sigh*], turn east onto 65th Street, which is the first left turn after entering the park from the 71st Street Entrance. Almost immediately after turning left, a small gravel parking lot will appear on the left (this lot is labeled on the park map). Park at this lot, cross 65th Street, and walk toward the small stagnant pond slightly to the right. Stay on the right edge of the pond and continue toward the woods to where a trail becomes evident. The trail can be seen on the park map as beginning at the “M12″ triangle and ending at the “NE1″ triangle. At the end of Warbler Alley [alright, we get it], you will find yourself on an earthen embankment that holds back the waters of Lilly Lake.

Thanks, audubros.