Bird Alliance of Central Indiana

Bird Walks in the Nina Mason Pulliam EcoLab
2025-03-19 08:00 - 10:00, 2025-03-12 08:00 - 10:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | 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 . Bring water to drink and wear comfortable shoes. No reservation is required. Contact David Benson, dbenson@marian.edu, with questions.

Holliday Park Bird Hike
2025-03-18 08:30 - 10:30, 2025-02-18 08:30 - 10:30 | 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!

Eagle Creek Bird Hikes
2025-03-16 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-03-09 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-03-02 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-02-23 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-02-16 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-02-09 09:00 - 11:00 | 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.

Cool Creek Beginning Bird Hike
2025-03-16 08:30 - 10:30, 2025-03-12 08:30 - 10:30, 2025-03-02 08:30 - 10:30, 2025-02-23 09:00 - 10:30, 2025-02-09 09:00 - 10:30 | 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.

Woodcock Walk – Strawtown Koteewi Park
2025-03-15 19:00 - 20:30 | Strawtown Koteewi Park, 12308 Strawtown Avenue, Noblesville, IN, 46060, United States
Unusual, weird, romantic, and unique are all words used to describe the American Woodcock. Come experience this rite of spring for yourself as male woodcocks perform their aerial courtship displays for the females in the prairie at dusk! An indoor presentation will take place inside the Taylor Center at 7:00 pm for those interested in knowing more about the life history of this bird. Those interested in seeing the aerial display should meet the group inside the Taylor Center and will be led by a Naturalist from Hamilton County Park starting at about 7:30 pm.

Cool Creek Bird Hike
2025-03-15 08:30 - 22:30, 2025-03-08 08:30 - 22:30, 2025-03-01 08:30 - 22:30, 2025-02-22 08:30 - 10:30, 2025-02-15 08:30 - 10:30 | 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.

Laura Graham: Owl Adaptions
2025-03-11 19:30 - 20:30 | Holliday Park Nature Center, 6363 Spring Mill Road, Indianapolis, IN, 46260, United States
Laura Graham has a background in conservation and ecology, but currently works in the technology field. Her presentation is about how owls are adapted to be excellent hunters. The focus is on owls found in Indiana.

Woodcock Walk - Carmel West Park
2025-03-08 18:30 - 20:00 | West Park, 2700 W 116th St, Carmel, IN, 46032, United States
Join Kathy Broshous, hike leader at Eagle Creek, for a trip to West Park in Carmel. Listen for the “peenting” sounds of a male American Woodcock as it attempts to court a female during the mating season. Watch the male perform an aerial display and listen to the sound of its twittering wings as it tries to attract a female.
We’ll be stationary with little walking required. Dress appropriately for the weather. We’ll meet at 6:30 pm in the West Park parking lot near the 3 small shelters.
Registration is not required. Text Kathy at (317) 908-5868 if you have any questions.
Photo courtesy of Chuck Anderson.

Strawtown Koteewi Park - Beginning Bird Hikes
2025-03-05 08:30 - 10:30 | 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!

Woodcock Walk - Robey Park
2025-03-01 18:30 - 20:00 | Robey Park, 8700 W 30th St, Clermont, IN, 46234, United States
Please join the Friends of Robey Park, Inc. and Amos Butler Audubon Society for an evening looking for Timberdoodles, otherwise known at American Woodcock. Learn interesting facts about Woodcocks and witness their amazing courtship display.
Meet at the Robey Park parking lot near the basketball court on the east side at 6:15pm. The hike will be led by outstanding birder and photographer, Robin Janson. Dress for the weather and boots are recommended.
Note there are no restrooms at the park.

Woodcock Walk – Daubenspeck Community Nature Park
2025-03-01 18:30 - 20:00 | Daubenspeck Nature Park, 8900 Ditch Rd, Indianapolis, IN, 46260, United States
Join DCNP Board member Brian Cunningham for an evening walk at Daubenspeck Community Nature Park (DCNP), a great spot to view displaying American Woodcocks.
Woodcocks have a very acrobatic mating display that they perform at dusk known as the sky dance. While waiting for woodcocks, we will check the prairie and nearby woods for birds that may be going to roost in the park for the evening.
We will meet at 6:30 pm in the DCNP parking lot. The main trail of Daubenspeck is mowed, but the ground can be somewhat uneven.
Registration is not required. This event is free and open to the public.
Photo courtesy of Amy Hodson.

Cool Creek Beginning Bird Hike
2025-02-26 09:00 - 22:30, 2025-02-19 09:00 - 22:30, 2025-02-12 09:00 - 22:30 | 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.

Mark Welter: California Birding
2025-02-11 19:30 - 20:30 | Holliday Park Nature Center, 6363 Spring Mill Road, Indianapolis, IN, 46260, United States
Join Indiana Audubon member and trip leader Mark Welter as he relates his experiences and shares photos from Indiana Audubon’s September 2024 field trip to California. He’ll introduce us to the stunning scenery of the San Francisco Bay area’s birding hot spots, as well as the many “lifers” he saw, including the iconic California Condor and several pelagic species.
