
Northern cardinal Cardinalis cardinalis
Indiana's state bird, a year-round splash of red.
Best months: Apr · May · Jun · Dec · Jan
Common year-round, vivid against winter snow
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Indiana wildlife
Travel with kindness to all that lives
Half the joy of a Indiana RV trip is what you might see along the way. Here are the iconic animals worth looking for — the best months to catch them, the RV-friendly habitats where you have a real chance, and how to watch from a respectful distance so wildlife stays wild. All facts come from state and federal wildlife agencies.

Indiana's state bird, a year-round splash of red.
Best months: Apr · May · Jun · Dec · Jan
Common year-round, vivid against winter snow
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Witness thousands of cranes gathering at dusk, a truly moving spectacle.
Best months: Oct · Nov
Migratory, stages in large numbers at traditional fall sites
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