Join ABAS Field Trip Chair, Chuck Anderson, for a trip to Jasper-Pulaski Fish & Wildlife Area (FWA).  This will be a great opportunity to view thousands of Sandhill Cranes as they congregate in Goose Pasture before returning to the roosting marshes. There’s always a possibility of spotting a Whooping Crane among the Sandhills.

We’ll meet at 4:00 pm at the Sandhill Crane Observation Platform parking lot located on County Rd 1650W, 1 mile past the park’s headquarters entrance. Follow the very visible signage.  Bring binoculars and spotting scope, if you have one. This will also be a great opportunity to photograph the birds in flight as they pass over the viewing platform.

Dress appropriately for the weather.  Outhouses are available near the viewing platform.

There is no fee for the trip. However, it is limited to 10 participants, and registration is required.  Email Chuck at chucka1999@aol.com or text (317) 767-5438 to reserve your spot on the field trip.

Masks will likely be required during most of the viewing as this is a very popular location for observing the cranes.

Photo is courtesy of Chuck Anderson.