Date: 4/21/26 1:01 pm From: John Winebrenner <in-bird-l...> Subject: [IN-BIRD-L] Franke Park - Allen County
I took a trip out to Franke Park this morning to check for any spring migrants. It's still a little early, but I did manage to find 26 species. I saw a Broad-winged Hawk flying overhead, along with a Green Heron at the Frog Pond, both of which were new year birds for me.
Canada Goose 12
Wood Duck 1
Mallard 3
Green Heron 1 FOY
Turkey Vulture 4
Broad-winged Hawk 1 FOY
Red-bellied Woodpecker 3
Northern Flicker 2
Blue Jay 7
American Crow 1
Black-capped Chickadee 1
Tufted Titmouse 3
Ruby-crowned Kinglet 3
White-breasted Nuthatch 3
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 1
American Robin 3
House Sparrow 2
American Goldfinch 4
Field Sparrow 4
White-throated Sparrow 3
Eastern Towhee 1
Red-winged Blackbird 4
Brown-headed Cowbird 1
Pine Warbler 1
Yellow-rumped Warbler 1
Northern Cardinal 11
John WinebrennerFort Wayne
