Islands of Refuge By: Olivia Bautch On the night of International Migratory Bird Day 2023, more than 757,000 birds were approximated to have passed through Marion County, Indiana, by way of BirdCast’s radar technology. While “lights out” movements in large cities aim to reclaim starlight for nighttime travelers,

ABAS is proud to support the inaugural Black Birders Week at Conner Prairie. In affiliation with the BlackAFinSTEM Collective, this week-long program is dedicated to uplifting and amplifying Black nature enthusiasts.

We, at Bird Safe Indy, an initiative of the Amos Butler Audubon Society, have recently received an official proclamation from Mayor Joe Hogsett of Indianapolis.

Exciting things are happening in Hancock County. Between community, rugged trails, and a soon-to-be-opened nature center, Greenfield has your spring birding plans covered.

This year’s Birdathon has garnered an unprecedented number of grant requests. With project topics ranging from tiny owls to tiny naturalists, our birding teams need YOUR sponsorship to make sure these projects are funded.

ABAS thanks Adam Barnes for his 8 years of service as Volunteer Chair.

Honoring the man whose passion and dedication preserved a “little slice of bird heaven”