Since the Indiana Natural Heritage Data Center Database does not guarantee the existence of Endangered Species in the Deep River Wetland area of Hobart Indiana, we have collected photographs from Hobart residences that live there. We would like to thank these residents for their devotion to this project, but are also looking for more photographs from local residence to add to this list. Many of these photos are taken within less than a quarter mile from the proposed Hobart Data Center Location.
We have been working on this project since October of 2025, and are still looking for a Golden Eagle photo. Eagles are very prevalent in the Lake George area, but are not protected like the Golden Eagle is.
It is important to note that all of these photos were taken in 2025 and are documented for exact location and sometimes date. We would like to thank professional photographer and Hobart Resident Brenda Toby, and Naturalist and Hobart Resident Vernon Shaw who used the Flicker Software to document exact time, date and location of each photograph. Other Hobart residents have also provided us with photographs.
Photographed above is the Black Crowned Night Heron, An Endangered Species
The Indiana Natural Heritage Data Center database provides information on the presence of endangered, threatened, or rare species, high quality natural communities, and natural areas in Indiana. The database was developed to assist in documenting the presence of special species and significant natural areas and to serve as a tool for setting management priorities in areas where special species or habitats exist.
The Natural Heritage Data Center database relies on observations from individuals rather than systematic field surveys by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (IDNR). Because of this, it does not document every occurrence of special species or habitat. At the same time, the listing of a species or natural area does not guarantee that the listed species is present or that the listed area is in pristine condition. To assist users, the database includes the date that the species or special habitat was last observed and reported in a specific location.
HERE ARE THE PHOTOS WE HAVE SO FAR . . .
 Black Crowned Night HeronNycticorax Nycticorax |
 Trumpeter Swan(Cygnus buccinator) |
 bunchgrass skipper (Problema byssus) |
 American Bittern,Botaurus lentiginosus |
 Shallow Tail Butterfly(papilio polyxenes) |
 Eastern Bee-Balem Monarda bradburiana |
 Blanding Turtle –emydoidea blandingii |
 Whooping Crane FEGrus americana. |
 Silver Spotted SkipperEpargyreus clarus. |
 King Rail(Rallus elegans) |
 Marsh Wren(Cistothorus palustris) |
 Loggerhead Shrike Lanius ludovicianus |
Flock of Trumpeter Swans Photo taken by
Joanne Oros on Lake George, Hobart Indiana
Less than a Half mile away from the Hobart Data Center Location
PanoramaNOW is on a quest to find these specific endangered species in the Deep River Wetland and Sprout Ditch Area. If you find one, please email it over to us and we will give you photo credits on our website! And Facebook! You will need to keep track of where you took the photo and what day is was. Our email address is panoramanow@comcast.net. Please put “Endangered Species” in the Subject line.
Many of these birds listed above are also documented on the ebird.org app. since 2021. The Ebird has Two Locations, both Lake George, and also Fred Rose park, which is less than a half mile from the Data Center Location.
ACCORDING TO THE EBIRD.ORG Website: 85 Species were Observed at Hobart’s Fred Rose Lakeshore Park (Alone)
In October 2025, 8 Species were Observed in Fred Rose park: 20, Canadian Geese, 2 Mute Swans, 110 Wood Ducks, 115 Mallards, 3 Double Crested Cormorant, 5 Great Egrets, 2 Red -Headed Woodpeckers, and 2 Red Bellied Woodpeckers.
In July 4th 2025: An Anonymous Birder Observed: 1 caspian tern, 2 Great Blue Heron, 1 Osprey, 3 northern Flicker, 2 Great Crested Flycatcher, and 1 Baltimore Oriole.
ACCORDING TO EBIRD.ORG. WEBSITE, 129 Bird Species have been found at Lake George, 46 Species have been found at Lake George in 2025.
Species Found in 2025 Include:
American Coot, American Herring Gull, American Crown, American Robin, Bald Eagle, Barn Swallow, Belted Kingfisher, Black-capped Chickadee, Black-crowned Night Heron, Blue Jay, Brown-headed Cowbird, Caspian Tern, Cackling Goose, Canada Goose (950) Common Merganser, Common Goldeneye, Chimney Swift, Common Grackle, Common Nighthawk, Double-crested Coromorant, Domestic Canada Goose, Domestic Goose sp., European Starling, Graylag Goose, Gray Carbird, Great Blue Heron, Great Egret, House Finch, Hooded Merganser, House Sparrow, Mallard (100), Kildeer, Mourning Dove, Mute Swan, Northern Rough-winged Swallow, Northern Cardinal, Osprey, Red-winged Blackbird, Red-breasted Merganser, Red-tailed Hawk, Ring-billed Gull, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Song Sparrow, Turkey Vulture, Tree Swallow, White-breasted Nuthatch, Wood Duck, and Yellow-rumped Warbler,
As an environmental advocacy organization, we highly prioritize endangered species and are committed to protecting their livelihoods to the greatest extent possible. Please feel free to contribute to this project.
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