On Thursday, October 27, officials from the City of Indianapolis and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service spoke about Indianapolis being named an Urban Bird City at the Eagle Creek Park Ornithology Center. Amos W. Butler Audubon is a primary partner in the project.
The Urban Conservation Treaty for Migratory Birds is a program that works with cities and partners to conserve migratory birds through education, hazard reductions, citizen science, conservation actions, and conservation and habitat improvement strategies in urban/suburban areas. The City of Indianapolis is one of 19 cities to be recognized. Students from Cold Spring School, the IPS enviornmental magnet, were on hand to hear the great news and to learn about birds.
Birdathon 2011 - One for the History Books
We set our sights on an ambitious goal of $30,000 in 2011hoping to beat our oh-so-close previous record of $29,501 set back in 2001. We not only made our goal, we annihilated it by almost $2,000! Read all about Birdathon 2011 and some of the amazing people who made it possible. Read ArticleLooking For Some Excitement? Then Volunteer For Us!
Have some extra time and want to make a difference? Then we can use you! Amos W. Butler Audubon is seeking volunteers for several projects. Please check out our volunteer page HERE for more information. Your volunteer time will help implement conservation and education priorities of Amos W. Butler Audubon. That's something worth crowing about!
Events & Activities
| Cool Creek Park Saturday Bird Hikes Sat Feb 04 @08:00AM |
| Eagle Creek Ornithology Center Sun Feb 05 @09:00AM |
| The Secret Love Life of Birds Tue Feb 14 @07:30PM |
| Eagle Watching at Salamonie and Mississinewa Reservoirs Sat Feb 18 @03:00PM |
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A Young Peregrine's First Migration
Several birders observed an immature Peregrine Falcon at Eagle Creek Park, Indianapolis, on October 1, 2011. By itself, the sighting was not very significant. Peregrines are regularly seen in migration cruising through the park, scattering other birds as they look[…]
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Gravel Delivery!
Several people have spent the last six months planning Amos W Butler Audubon's Wings Over Indy project. Now that it is April 2011, it is time for action! A number of volunteers will be working diligently over the next six[…]
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