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BIRDING TRIPS & PROGRAMS
Monthly Events
All programs are held at the Holliday Park Nature Center, 6363 Spring Mill Road, Indianapolis, at 7:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month unless otherwise noted. They are free and open to the public. Information: Email
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or call (317) 293-5483.
Tuesday, February 9: Indiana State Bird Conservation Plan
Presenter: Ross Brittain, Director of Bird Conservation for Indiana
Two years ago, while a student at Indiana University, Ross Brittain gave an exceptional presentation about his research findings on the migration of Northern Saw-whet Owls through Indiana. IIn September, National Audubon Society appointed Ross as the Director of Bird Conservation for Indiana, and he has since been drafting conservation plans for Goose Pond Fish and Wildlife Area and for the entire state. Come and hear Ross discuss his thoughts, goals and priorities for continued and new conservation efforts to assist both endangered and more common birds in our state.
Tuesday, March 9: Antarctic Birding
Presenter: Betsy Wilson, Long-time AWBAS member and dedicated participant on the Indy Parks Birdathon team
Betsy will take us to the other end of the globe for a look at the birds and bird behavior she experienced on recent expeditions to Antarctica and the sub-antarctic islands associated with Shackleton's legendary voyage.
Upcoming Events
Great Backyard Bird Count
February 12-15; submit checklists to birdcount.org
The Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) will be held February 12-15. Grab your binoculars and head out to your favorite location or relax at home and watch your feeders. Whatever you decide to do, make sure you report your results online at www.birdcount.org. Taking part in the GBBC is a great way to get outside with family and friends, have fun, and help track bird trends—all at the same time. Anyone who can identify even a few species can provide important information that enables scientists to learn more about how the environment is changing and how that affects conservation priorities. AWBAS will be hosting events to help celebrate the GBBC.
Citizen Scientists Studying at Home
February 12, 10 a.m. or 1 p.m.
Cool Creek Park Nature Center, 2000 E. 151st Street, Carmel
Citizen science is important to many research activities. This program will inform homeschool families about citizen science activities while exploring what kinds of birds spend the winter in Indiana. Activities will include a classroom presentation and time spent watching birds. After the presentation, the participants will know about citizen science activities, resources available to them, and will have a better knowledge of winter birdlife in Indiana. Citizen scientists of all ages and experience levels are encouraged to come. Join us for this wonderful event that benefits both birds and people.
Pre-registration is required for this free 1.5-hour program. We will give the same program twice, so register for just one time slot. To register, call the Cool Creek Nature Center at 317-774-2500 or e-mail Amanda Smith at
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Window to Birdwatching
February 13, 9 a.m. to noon
Holliday Park Nature Center, 6363 Spring Mill Road, Indianapolis
Bring the family and watch the Holliday Park Nature Center bird feeders at any time between
9 a.m. and noon. Members of AWBAS will be on hand to provide information about the birds being seen, identification tips, and resources available for new birdwatchers, and to answer questions. This program is geared especially for children. If weather permits, we will offer short bird hikes near the nature center. Come any time between 9 a.m. and noon for this free event.
Learn your Ducks!
February 13, 10 a.m. to noon
Eagle Creek Park Ornithology Center 71st Street, west of Lafayette Road
The open water of Eagle Creek reservoir attracts many migrating waterfowl. Learn who they are, where they have been, and where they are going. Duck identification and habits will be part of this program. Note: This program by Kevin Carlsen is offered through Indy Parks; registration is $5. To register, please call 317-327-7275 and use program code 146037.
On Your Own
February 15
Wherever you might be on President’s Day, take at least a few moments to count the birds. Go online at www.birdcount.org and input your observations. Input a checklist for every location where you count birds.
To view links to calendars of other Audubon chapters in Indiana, click here.
Bird Walks and Field Trips
Read "Tips for Field Trip Participants"
Bird Walks
Beginning Bird Hikes
Leader: Amanda Smith and others
Each Wednesday (except for the first Wednesday of the month) and every other Sunday in January (January 10, 13, 20, 24, 27) and February (7, 10, 17, 21, 24). Meet in the north parking lot (past the nature center) at 8:00 a.m.
Cool Creek Park, Carmel, 2000 E. 151st Street
Strawtown Koteewi Park
Noblesville, 12308 Strawtown Avenue
Join Amanda Smith on the first Wednesday of the month (January 6, February 3, March 3).
Meet at the Taylor Center of Natural History at 9:00 a.m.
Eagle Creek - Bird Hikes
Each Sunday year-round at Eagle Creek Park. Meet at 9 a.m. at the Ornithology Center.
Eagle Creek Park, Indianapolis
71st Street, west of Lafayette Road
EcoLab Bird Hikes
Every Wednesday at 8 am. Meet David Benson, EcoLab Director, at the St. Francis Colonnade. No bird walks 12/23 and 12/30. Explore the Marian University EcoLab while identifying and learning about the birds we encounter in this historic and natural landscape.
Marian University EcoLab
3200 Cold Spring Road
The EcoLab is on the North end of the Marian University campus at 3200 Cold Spring Road in Indianapolis. Enter at the northern-most entrance (at a large, blue “Civic Theatre at Marian University” sign). The St. Francis colonnade will be on your right, next to Allison Mansion, and Marian Hall is the large hall on your left with “Marian College” written across the front. Feel free to park in the main lot in front of Marian Hall or in any parking area. Write
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for more information.
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