Feature Articles
A Birder’s Guide to Indy, Part 2: How to Identify the Birds
So you live in Central Indiana and recently picked up birding. Welcome! Our local experts wrote a four-part guide just for you, on everything you could want to know about our birds and community. Read beginner birder Amanda Kelley’s tips for learning your local birds here.
Hanna Commons Creates Housing for Our Neighbors, Human and Avian
While tackling chronic homelessness in the community, a Southside affordable housing complex called on Keep Indianapolis Beautiful to transform its grounds into a park. When staff invited residents to complete a project of their choice, their interest also centered on building new homes—homes for birds.
Central Indiana’s First BirdTown, Through the Eyes of its “Bird Ambassador”
Nearly a year has passed since Indiana Audubon certified Shelby County as Central Indiana’s first BirdTown. Meet the county’s wise bird ambassador, Kailyn, and learn about what this Indianapolis donut county has to offer.
Name Change Update
Last fall, with input from our membership and the community, our chapter decided to remove honorifics from its name. As promised, the Board has chosen a new name—find out what we'll now be known as in this update.
Thank You: Jessica Helmbold – ABAS Education Chair and President
Thank you and best wishes to Jessica Helmbold—former ABAS Board member, Education Chair, and President.
A Birder’s Guide to Indy, Part 1: How to Find the Birds
So you live in Central Indiana and recently picked up birding. Welcome! Our local experts wrote a four-part guide just for you, on everything you could want to know about our birds and community. Read Indianapolis birder Isaac Traynor’s tips for finding birds here.
Spring Migration News from the ABAS Bird Safe Indy (BSI) Committee
Peak spring bird migration is swiftly approaching, and Indianapolis and neighboring cities are helping make the journey safer for our feathered friends. Bird Safe Indy Chair, Deb Patrick, shares the latest updates in this BSI news blast.
Birding for Bucks to Save Birds
Birdathon is on! In its 39th year, ABAS is happy to declare continued cooperation with long-term partners and claim another, all to give beloved birds a fighting chance. Who will your donations support this year? Find out here.
ABAS Facilitates Purchase of Purple Martin House for Eagle Creek Park
ABAS and the Efroymson Family Fund helped Eagle Creek Park to put up more homes for Purple Martins. Read about the grant here.
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