Bird Alliance of Central Indiana

Eagle Creek Bird Hikes
2022-10-30 09:00 - 11:00, 2022-11-06 09:00 - 11:00, 2022-11-13 09:00 - 11:00, 2022-11-20 09:00 - 11:00, 2022-11-27 09:00 - 11:00, 2022-12-04 09:00 - 11:00, 2022-12-11 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.

Bird Walks in the Nina Mason Pulliam EcoLab
2022-11-02 08:00 - 10:00, 2022-11-09 08:00 - 10:00, 2022-11-16 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. 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 every Wednesday starting August 31 and ending November 16. Bring water to drink and wear comfortable shoes. No reservation is required. Contact David Benson, dbenson@marian.edu, with questions. Plan to arrive about 10 minutes early to find parking.

Strawtown Koteewi Park - Beginning Bird Hikes
2022-11-02 09:00 - 11:00, 2022-12-07 09:00 - 11:00 (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.

Cool Creek Bird Hike
2022-11-05 09:00 - 11:00, 2022-11-12 09:00 - 11:00, 2022-11-19 09:00 - 11:00, 2022-11-26 09:00 - 11:00, 2022-12-03 09:00 - 11:00, 2022-12-10 09:00 - 11:00 (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.

Cool Creek Beginning Bird Hike
2022-11-09 09:00 - 11:00, 2022-11-16 09:00 - 11:00, 2022-11-23 09:00 - 11:00, 2022-11-30 09:00 - 11:00, 2022-12-14 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | 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.

International Crane Foundation
2022-11-09 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Holliday Park Nature Center, 6363 Spring Mill Road, Indianapolis, IN, 46260, United States
Join Stephanie Schmidt, International Crane Foundation advocate, as she provides an update on the ICF Whooping Crane reintroduction program. She will also give us the status of their outreach campaign in Indiana to increase awareness towards Whooping Cranes, a project that ABAS has funded.

Fall Birding at Goose Pond - FULL
2022-11-12 13:00 - 18:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Goose Pond FWA Visitor Center, 13540 West County Road 400 South, Linton, IN, 47441, United States
Contact Chuck Anderson to be put on a standby list for this FULL field trip.
Join field trip leaders Logan and Kristina Lakins, and Jonathan and Whitney Yoerger, for an afternoon field trip to Goose Pond Fish & Wildlife Area in search of waterfowl, cranes, and raptors. Just before dusk, Short-eared Owls will likely appear.
Meet at the Goose Pond Visitor’s Center parking lot at 1:00 pm. The majority of the field trip will be by car with multiple stops to get out to view birds. Make sure to bring your binoculars and a spotting scope if you have one. A limited number of binoculars will be available to lend if needed.
This field trip is limited to 10 participants and prior registration is required. To register email Chuck Anderson at chucka1999@aol.com or text him at (317) 767-5438. Goose Pond is a popular birding location and we expect registration to fill quickly.

Photo Courtesy of Chuck Anderson.

Cool Creek Beginning Bird Hikes
2022-11-13 09:00 - 11:00, 2022-11-27 09:00 - 11:00, 2022-12-11 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Cool Creek Nature Center, 2000-1 East 151st St, Carmel, IN, 46033, United States

Holliday Park Bird Hike
2022-11-15 08:30 - 10:00 (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.

Caves and Caving in Indiana
2022-12-13 19:30 - 21:00 UTC | Holliday Park Nature Center, 6363 Spring Mill Road, Indianapolis, IN, 46260, United States
Dr. Dean Wiseman is a professor of biology at the University of Indianapolis with multidisciplinary expertise in physiology, cell biology, pathophysiology and pharmacology. He is also an avid caver and will be sharing his knowledge of caving with us this December. Dean has vast caving experience beyond Indiana such as 5 expeditions to Lechuguilla, multiple visits to Mammoth Cave, and his ongoing participation in ground-breaking surveys of Vietnam’s Tiger Cave System. However, he is also a very avid caver within the state as a former director and active member of the Central Indiana Grotto—our local chapter of the National Speleological Society. This talk will be a great opportunity for those curious about caving in Indiana and ways to get involved in the local speleological scene.
