Event Recaps
Earth Day and Bird Fest Tabling Recap
Amos Butler and Bird Safe Indy visited an Earth Day celebration and Eagle Creek’s Bird Fest this spring, engaging even more community members with our bird-safe mission. Plus, we have a new postcard initiative! Read on to learn about it.
Carpenter Nature Preserve Field Trip Recap
ABAS gave thirteen birders an exclusive preview of the region’s newest nature preserve. Take a peek into their migration species list and the habitats you can look forward to.
Spring Lye Creek Prairie Burn Recap
An April visit to the Burn was short on Smith Longspurs, but full of flocking shorebirds and songbirds. Read about the 11 birders’ adventure here.
Woods and Woodcock Wander with Thirty, Birdy & Thriving Recap
ABAS’ Woodcock watching program for local 20–40-year-old bird lovers acquainted participants with a strange bird, and new friends, under springtime sunset. Read about their experience here.
Birdathon Grant Report 2025: Keep Indianapolis Beautiful (KIB) Native Plant Nursery
The second Birdathon report of 2026 talks growing plants for birds, nature education, and improving life in underserved communities.
Great Backyard Bird Count Field Trip Recap
Valentine’s Day was a lovely day to contribute to science during the Great Backyard Bird Count, as eight birders enjoyed this caravan to three parks in Hamilton County.
Thirty, Birdy & Thriving: Waterfowl and Owl Caravan Recap
Ten young adult birders and their leader set out in the beginning of a snowstorm to find waterfowl and winter owls on the northeast side of Indianapolis. Read what they found here:
Goose Pond Field Trip Recap
A November afternoon began with a bounty of endangered birds and faded into an evening show of raptors. Read about the ten birders’ jam-packed field trip here.
Migrant Field Trip at Eagle Creek Park
Under the leadership of Lisa and Randy Vanderbilt, ten birders enjoyed a warm fall morning at Eagle Creek Park racking up 15 species of warbler and a host of other migrants.