Eagle Creek Bird Hikes
2022-04-10 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Eagle Creek Park Ornithology Center, 6515 Delong Road, Indianapolis, IN, 46278, United States
Each Sunday year-round at Eagle Creek Park. Meet us at 9:00 am at the Ornithology Center.
This event is free, though a gate fee to Eagle Creek Park applies.
We will be following federal, state, and local guidelines for masks and other COVID prevention measures during the hike.

An Indiana Big Year
2022-04-12 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Holliday Park Nature Center, 6363 Spring Mill Road, Indianapolis, IN, 46260, United States
Join presenters Laurie Voss and Jeremiah Oden as they share their stories as they relate to taking part in an Indiana Birding Big Year in 2021. Hear about all the planning required, miles driven, chasing rarities, and their most noteworthy sightings and memorable disappointments. Get an appreciation for all the time and effort necessary to join the “300 Club”.
Swallow-tailed Kite courtesy of Chuck Anderson.

Bird Walks in the Nina Mason Pulliam EcoLab
2022-04-13 08:00 - 10:00, 2022-04-20 08:00 - 10:00, 2022-04-27 08:00 - 10:00 UTC | Nina Mason Pulliam EcoLab, 3200 Cold Spring Road, Indianapolis, IN, 46222, United States
The Nina Mason Pulliam EcoLab is a wonderful place to bird watch, with over 165 different species sightings being recorded since 2002. No experience is necessary, and the hike will be led by one of the bird experts at Marian University. The only things that are necessary are binoculars and a little bit of patience!
We will meet at the St. Francis statue just west of the Allison Mansion on the Marian campus at 8:00 am on three Wednesdays in April. Bring water to drink and wear comfortable shoes. No reservation is required. Contact David Benson, dbenson@marian.edu, with questions.

Cool Creek Beginning Bird Hikes
2022-04-13 08:30 - 10:30 (America/New_York), 2022-04-20 08:30 - 10:30 (America/New_York), 2022-04-24 08:30 - 10:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis), 2022-04-27 08:30 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | Cool Creek Nature Center, 2000-1 East 151st St, Carmel, IN, 46033, United States
Birds are fascinating and watching them can be an awe-inspiring experience. Catching a glimpse of these gorgeous creatures can be frustrating. Learning how to identify all of them can be overwhelming Join a Hamilton Co Parks Naturalist and other guest leaders Sunday and Wednesday mornings and we will learn together. This will be a great opportunity for birdwatchers of all levels. You may begin anytime during the season and come as often as you like. Pre-registration is not required. Don’t forget your binoculars!
These hikes meet in the north parking lot of Cool Creek Park past the Nature Center.
Plan to follow existing federal, state, and local guidelines for masks and other COVID prevention measures.

Beers with Birders - Canceled
2022-04-14 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Sun King Carmel, 351 Monon Blvd, Carmel, IN, 46032, United States
Join ABAS for an evening at the Sun King Carmel. We will meet to collectively share our birding experiences and adventures at this informal gathering. This event is open to the public. Please email info@amosbutleraudubon.org if you plan to join us so we can be aware of how many people will be attending.

Cool Creek Bird Hikes
2022-04-16 08:30 - 10:30, 2022-04-23 08:00 - 10:00, 2022-04-30 08:00 - 10:00, 2022-05-07 08:00 - 10:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Cool Creek Nature Center, 2000-1 East 151st St, Carmel, IN, 46033, United States
Join expert birder Keith Starling each Saturday for a hike through Cool Creek.
No registration is required.
Meet in the north parking lot past the Nature Center.
Plan to follow existing federal, state, and local guidelines for masks and other COVID prevention measures.

Lye Creek Prairie Burn
2022-04-16 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Lye Creek Prairie Burn, 240 East County Road 650 North, Cherry Grove, IN, 47933, United States
Join Laurie Voss, ABAS Recording Secretary and experienced bird hike leader, on a field trip to the Lye Creek Prairie Burn, aka “The Burn”, in search of migrating Smith’s Longspurs and spring migrants. The Burn is located in Montgomery County and is the most reliable place for viewing Smith’s Longspurs in Indiana. We may be joined by Clint Murray who owns the property and manages it specifically for the Longspurs and other birds.
The field trip is limited to 12 participants and registration is required. ABAS members only can register prior to April 2nd, after which time, if there are spots available, anyone may register. To register email Chuck Anderson at chucka1999@aol.com or text Chuck at (317) 767-5438.
The Burn is on County Road 650 N in Montgomery County in the general area of Crawfordsville. To get there from I74 take the US 231 exit and go north just under 3 miles to County Road 550 N. Take a right on County Road 550 N for just over a mile to County Road 150 E. Take a left on County Road 150 E and continue to County Road 650 N. Take a right on County Road 650 N for less than a mile to The Burn which will be on the right. The address given is approximate. These GPS coordinates might be helpful: 40.135048, -86.863575

Fort Harrison State Park Spring Migration Walks
2022-04-17 08:00 - 10:00, 2022-04-24 08:00 - 10:00, 2022-05-01 08:00 - 10:00 UTC | Fort Harrison State Park, 6000 North Post Rd, Indianapolis, IN, 46216, 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 northeast corner of the Delaware Lake parking lot. Waterproof footwear is recommended for walking through dewy grass. For more information, contact Don at dongorney@yahoo.com.

Eagle Creek Bird Hikes - Meet at Marina
2022-04-17 09:00 - 11:00, 2022-04-24 09:00 - 11:00, 2022-05-01 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Eagle Creek Park Marina, 7602 Walnut Point Rd, Indianapolis, IN, 46254, United States
Each Sunday year-round at Eagle Creek Park. For three weeks only, April 17, April 24, and May 1, meet at the Marina. The Ornithology Center will be temporarily closed while the parking lot and more is fixed.
This event is free, though a gate fee to Eagle Creek Park applies.
We will be following federal, state, and local guidelines for masks and other COVID prevention measures during the hike.

Holliday Park Bird Hike
2022-04-19 08:00 - 09:30 (America/New_York) | Holliday Park Nature Center, 6363 Spring Mill Road, Indianapolis, IN, 46260, United States
Join us at Holliday Park for a bird hike through the woods and along the White River. Meet in front of the nature center. For more information call (317) 327-7180. Beginning birders welcome!
We will be following federal, state, and local guidelines for masks and other COVID prevention measures during the hike. Check the ABAS calendar to be sure the hike isn’t canceled.

Bird Hike at Marott Woods Nature Preserve
2022-04-21 08:00 - 10:00, 2022-05-06 08:00 - 10:00 UTC | Marott Park & Nature Preserve – 75th Street, 899 E 75th Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46220, United States
Experienced birders from ABAS will lead a bird hike sponsored by the Friends of Marott Woods Nature Preserve. Beginning birders welcome. This should be prime time for migration. The preserve has dirt trails and the terrain is generally flat. Don’t forget your binoculars. A few pairs may be available to lend for the morning.
The bird hike is free and no advance registration is required. We’ll meet at the parking lot on the NORTH side of the park along 75th Street.

Thornwood Nature Preserve Bird Hike
2022-04-23 08:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York), 2022-04-23 08:00 - 10:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Thornwood Nature Preserve, 1597 South Morristown Pike, Greenfield, IN, 46140, United States
Join the Greenfield Birders for a bird hike. Beginners are welcome.
These walks are opportunities to meet other birders, hopefully see new birds, have new experiences, and learn from each other. All walks are weather pending. You can keep up to date with any changes, rescheduling, or local bird happenings by searching “Greenfield Birders” on Facebook. Feel free to join!

Atterbury FWA
2022-04-24 08:00 - 13:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Atterbury FWA Pisgah Lake South Parking Area, Mausferry Rd, Franklin, IN, 46131, United States
Join ABAS Education Chair Jessica Helmbold as she leads you around Atterbury and Driftwood Fish & Wildlife Areas (FWAs) in Edinburgh, IN in search of spring migrants such as warblers and waterfowl. Jessica is the naturalist for Indy Parks and Recreation at Garfield Park Conservatory on the Southside of Indianapolis. She has been a Southside Indianapolis resident for many years and has lived in Franklin and Columbus as well, so she knows Atterbury and Driftwood FWAs very well. Johnson County has many great birding spots and she is excited to share some of them with fellow ABAS birders.
We’ll meet at the parking area on the south side of Pisgah Lake at Atterbury FWA at 8:00 am. Here is a link to the property for reference: https://tinyurl.com/ABASAtterburyApril24.
Coming from the south on IN-31, one would turn left/west onto (Old) Hospital Rd. towards Nineveh. This is the same spot where IN-252 would go right/east towards Edinburgh. From (Old) Hospital Road, turn right/north on Mauxferry Rd. and take it until it dead-ends in the parking area.
Coming from the north on IN-31, one would turn right/west onto (Old) Hospital Rd. towards Nineveh. This is the same spot where IN-252 would go right/east towards Edinburgh. From (Old) Hospital Road, turn right/north on Mauxferry Rd. and take it until it dead-ends in the parking area.
These latitude and longitude coordinates may be helpful: 39.385124, -86.020288
We will start at Atterbury and if time allows and people are interested, we will go to the nearby Driftwood WFA on US-31 in Edinburgh. There are not many official trails at Atterbury, so most of the birding will be done on FWA roads, which are paved, so rugged terrain is not really expected. Driftwood will be mostly road birding as well, however, there is a trail around Plover Pit that may be included if time allows. That trail is far from rugged as well. We will expect to finish between 12:30 pm to 1:00 pm. Everyone will be on their own afterward, but those who are interested can also go to lunch nearby.
The field trip is free but is limited to 12 participants and registration is required. Priority registration is available to ABAS members through April 9, 2022. After that date, if any open spots remain, non-members may register. If you wish to carpool, please make that known at the time of your registration and we’ll try to accommodate. To reserve your spot on the field trip email Chuck Anderson at chucka1999@aol.com or text Chuck at (317) 767-5438.
Dress appropriately for the weather conditions. Don’t forget your binoculars and bring a scope if you have one. If you have any questions, please email Chuck Anderson at chucka1999@aol.com or Jessica Helmbold at jh_beagle@hotmail.com
Black-and-white Warbler courtesy of Chuck Anderson.

McCormick's Creek State Park - Canceled
2022-04-30 08:00 - 10:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | McCormick’s Creek State Park, 250 McCormick Creek Park Rd, Spencer, IN, 47460, United States
Join Will Schaust, Eagle Creek Ornithology Center Manager and experienced bird hike leader, at 8:00 am at the Canyon Inn where restrooms are available. We’ll head out from there in search of warblers and other spring migrants.
There is no fee for the field trip but an admission fee is required at the entrance to McCormick’s Creek State Park. Annual Indiana State Park permits are accepted. The field trip is limited to 12 participants and registration is required. Priority registration is available to ABAS members through April 15, 2022, at which time if there are any spots available, registration will be open to non-members. Email Chuck Anderson at chucka1999@aol.com or text (317) 767-5438 to reserve your spot on the field trip.
Please remember to dress for the weather and don’t forget to bring your binoculars. If you have any questions, please email Chuck Anderson at chucka1999@aol.com.
Note that the address given is for the Park office. Please proceed to Canyon Inn.

Strawtown Koteewi Park - Beginning Bird Hikes
2022-05-04 08:30 - 10:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Strawtown Koteewi Park, 12308 Strawtown Avenue, Noblesville, IN, 46060, United States
Birds are fascinating and watching them can be an awe-inspiring experience. Catching a glimpse of these gorgeous creatures can be frustrating. Learning how to identify all of them can be overwhelming. Join a Hamilton Co Parks Naturalist or other guest leaders the first Wednesday of each month and we will learn together. This will be a great opportunity for birdwatchers of all levels.
Meet in the parking lot of the Taylor Center of Natural History.
Pre-registration is not required. Don’t forget your binoculars!
Plan to follow existing federal, state, and local mask and COVID preventions guidelines.

Morgan-Monroe State Forest Field Trip
2022-05-07 07:30 - 10:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Morgan-Monroe State Forest – Bryant Creek Shelter, Bryanis Road, Bloomington, IN, 47408, United States
Join experienced field trip leader and expert birder Scott Enochs for a morning of birding at Morgan-Monroe State Forest. The state forest encompasses over 25,000 acres and possesses a crucial habitat for the breeding of forest-dependent bird species. Birds that nest there include Cerulean, Worm-eating, Kentucky, Hooded and Prothonotary Warblers, and Wood Thrush to name a few. Trails are easy to moderate.
We’ll meet at 7:30 am inside the state forest at the Bryant Creek Shelter. From Old State Road 37 take the Main Forest Road at the park entrance. You will quickly turn right on Bryanis Road The shelter is not far and at the end of Bryanis Road. The shelter’s coordinates are 39.32429,-86.47452. Make sure you dress appropriately for the weather and wear comfortable hiking shoes. Don’t forget your binoculars.
That field trip is limited to 12 participants and registration is required. Early registration for ABAS members is available until April 23rd at which time if there are any spots open, non-members may register. To secure your spot on this attractive field trip, email Chuck Anderson at chucka1999@aol.com or text Chuck at (317) 767-5438.
Prothonotary Warbler photo courtesy of Chuck Anderson.
