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ABAS Goose Pond FWA Field Trip

Goose Pond Area - Meet at Target 10209 E. US 36, Avon, IN, United States

Join Mark Welter for a trip to Goose Pond FWA in search of waterfowl. Located in Greene County just south of the town of Linton, Goose Pond’s 8000+ acres represent Indiana’s largest and most successful habitat restoration project. Since its completion in 2008, Goose Pond has been a magnet for migrating waterfowl, waders, shorebirds, and songbirds. Mid-March can be expected to produce an interesting mix of lingering winter birds and early Spring arrivals.

Event Series Beers with Birders

Beers with Birders

Blind Owl Brewery 5014 E 62nd St, Indianapolis, IN, United States

Join the Amos Butler Audubon Society for an evening at Blind Owl Brewing. We will meet from 6-8 p.m. to collectively share our birding experiences and adventures at this informal gathering.

Ft. Harrison State Park Spring Migration Walks

Fort Harrison State Park 6000 North Post Rd, Indianapolis, IN, United States

Join Don Gorney for his spring migration bird walks at Ft. Harrison. During the walk Don will point out birds seen and heard and provide details on how to identify spring warblers. Walks are ninety minutes to two hours on relatively even terrain. There is no fee for the walk but standard gate admission applies. Meet in the Delaware Lake parking lot. For more information, contact Don at dongorney@yahoo.com.

Event Series Southeastway Park Bird Hike

Southeastway Park Bird Hike

Southeastway Park 5624 South Carroll Rd, New Palestine, IN, United States

Come explore Southeastway Park during spring migration. Join Theresa Wilson every Monday in April and May. This is a family friendly, beginner to intermediate nature walk, weather permitting. Don’t forget bug spray and sunblock! Meet at the Nature Center at Southeastway Park. For more information, call 317-327-2473.

Owl Prowl & Woodcock Walk

Nina Mason Pulliam EcoLab 3200 Cold Spring Road, Indianapolis, IN, United States

Head to an early spring night hike at the NMP EcoLab to learn about woodcock, owls, and other native Indiana wildlife active in the spring!

Ft. Harrison State Park Spring Migration Walks

Fort Harrison State Park 6000 North Post Rd, Indianapolis, IN, United States

Join Don Gorney for his spring migration bird walks at Ft. Harrison. During the walk Don will point out birds seen and heard and provide details on how to identify spring warblers. Walks are ninety minutes to two hours on relatively even terrain. There is no fee for the walk but standard gate admission applies. Meet in the Delaware Lake parking lot. For more information, contact Don at dongorney@yahoo.com.

Smith’s Longspur Field Trip – Lye Creek Prairie Burn

Lye Creek Prairie Burn – Meet Old Marsh Indianapolis, IN, United States

Join Amy Hodson on a trip to the Lye Creek Prairie Burn (aka “The Burn”) in search of migrating Smith’s Longspurs. The Burn is located in Montgomery County and is the most reliable place for viewing Smith’s Longspurs in Indiana, as the property is managed specifically for them.