Event Recaps
Holliday Park Monthly Bird Walk
Holliday Park, Indianapolis, is host for the monthly Amos Butler Audubon Society led bird walks. These take place on the third Tuesday of each month. On January 17, past ABAS President Rob Ripma led 12 birders on the 90-minute bird walk thru the park.
Indiana Lakefront Field Trip
Seven diehard birders arrived at Washington Park in Michigan City for a morning of birding. The group was led by Scott Enochs, experienced field trip leader and Indiana Audubon Society board member.
Goose Pond FWA Field Trip
Nine birders joined field trip leaders Logan and Kristina Lakins for an afternoon of birding at Goose Pond FWA.
Celery Bog Field Trip Recap
Fourteen birders arrived at Celery Bog just after sunrise for a morning of birding with a main target of waterfowl. The temperature was 38 degrees, skies were clear and there was no wind.
Lye Creek Burn Field Trip Recap
On October 22, 2022, twelve birders joined field trip leader and ABAS Recording Secretary Laurie Voss for a morning of birding at the "Burn". Our primary targets for the day were migrating sparrows that frequent the tree line along the prairie.
Teter Retreat and Organic Farm Recap
On September 17, 2022, eight birders gathered at 8:00 am at Teter Retreat and Organic Farm in Noblesville for a morning of birding. Earlier this year towards the end of April, several ABAS volunteers partnered with members from the Indiana Wildlife Federation and volunteers from Teter Retreat to canvass the 120-acre property and identify the bird species present. We were so impressed with the diversity of vegetation that we scheduled an ABAS fall field trip there to coincide with the fall bird migration.
Strawtown Koteewi Park Fall Trip Recap
On September 10, 2022, a small, but enthusiastic group of birders, joined field trip leader Terry Ballenger for a morning of birding at Strawtown Koteewi Park. The weather was ideal. It was sunny with little to no wind, making it easier to spot the fast-moving birds hunting for breakfast.
Morgan-Monroe SF Recap
On May 7, five birders joined field trip leader Scott Enochs at the Bryant Creek Shelter in Morgan-Monroe State Forest. Our target bird, a Worm-eating Warbler, quickly came into close view and remained for a couple of minutes ensuring everyone got great looks. In all we accumulated a list of 36 bird species.
Atterbury & Driftwood FWAs Recap
On Sunday, April 24, 2022, ABAS led a field trip to Atterbury and Driftwood State Fish and Wildlife Areas (FWA) in Edinburgh. These are two great gems for birding, just south of Indianapolis.