Bird Alliance of Central Indiana

Eagle Creek Bird Hikes
2024-05-12 09:00 - 11:00, 2024-05-19 09:00 - 11:00, 2024-05-26 09:00 - 11:00, 2024-06-02 09:00 - 11:00, 2024-06-09 09:00 - 11:00, 2024-06-16 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | 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.

Eagle Creek Park Birding Festival
2024-05-12 13:00 - 17:00 | Eagle Creek Park Ornithology Center, 6515 Delong Road, Indianapolis, IN, 46278, United States
May 11-12, 2024 is the 7th Annual Eagle Creek Park Birding Festival! Get ready for a weekend of celebrating all the birding opportunities Eagle Creek Park has to offer during the height of migration season. We will offer FREE guided hikes, workshops, activities, adaptive/inclusive outings, and various paid birding adventures. No birding experience required! For the free guided hikes and activities, park admission is $6 for in county residents and $7 if you live out of Marion county. Schedule coming soon! https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/indyparks/activity/search/detail/26074?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true

Mike Timmons: Voyage around Alaska
2024-05-14 19:30 - 20:30 | IN
Join Mike Timmons on a photographic voyage around Alaska. Mike will present photos and discuss his time in various places around Alaska. Come see the “big 5” of Denali, the pelagic birds of Chiswell Islands, brown bears at Brooks Falls, and the eiders and shorebirds of Utqiagvik (Barrow). There may even be a polar bear or two.
Photo Courtesy of Mike Timmons

Bird Walks in the Nina Mason Pulliam EcoLab
2024-05-15 08:00 - 10:00 | 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 Wednesdays. Bring water to drink and wear comfortable shoes. No reservation is required. Contact David Benson, dbenson@marian.edu, with questions.

Cool Creek Beginning Bird Hike
2024-05-15 08:30 - 10:30, 2024-05-22 08:30 - 10:30, 2024-05-29 08:30 - 10:30, 2024-06-12 08:30 - 10:30, 2024-06-19 08:30 - 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.

Nina Mason Pulliam EcoLab Field Trip - CANCELED (WEATHER)
2024-05-18 08:00 - 10:00 | Nina Mason Pulliam EcoLab, 3200 Cold Spring Road, Indianapolis, IN, 46222, United States
CANCELED – Due to heavy rains and flooding on the property, this event has been canceled and will be rescheduled for this fall.
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. The field trip will be led by Dr. David Benson. Dave is the Director of the Nina Mason Pulliam EcoLab & Associate Professor of Biology at Marian University.
We will meet at the St. Francis Colonnade just west of the Allison Mansion on the campus of Marian University at 8:00 am. School is out so parking spaces will be readily available. The field trip is limited to 10 participants and early registration is offered to ABAS members until May 4th after which time non-members may register if there are any open spots. Don’t forget to bring your binoculars. A couple of pairs will be available to lend, if needed.
This field trip is expected to fill quickly. To register email Chuck Anderson at chucka1999@aol.com.
Photo courtesy of Chuck Anderson.

Cool Creek Bird Hike
2024-05-18 08:00 - 10:00, 2024-05-25 08:00 - 10:00, 2024-06-01 08:00 - 10:00, 2024-06-08 08:00 - 10:00, 2024-06-15 08:00 - 10:00 | 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.

Fort Harrison State Park Spring Migration Walks
2024-05-19 08:00 - 10:00, 2024-05-26 08:00 - 10:00 | 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.

Cool Creek Beginning Bird Hike
2024-05-19 08:30 - 10:30, 2024-06-02 08:30 - 10:30, 2024-06-16 08:30 - 10:30 | IN

Thornwood Nature Preserve Bird Hike
2024-05-25 08:00 - 10:00 | 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!

Strawtown Koteewi Park - Beginning Bird Hikes
2024-06-05 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!

Beckenholdt Family Park Bird Hike
2024-06-08 08:00 - 10:00 | Beckenholdt Family Park, 2770 North Franklin St, Greenfield, IN, 46140, United States

Climate Watch: Grab Your Binoculars—Birds Need Your Help!
2024-06-08 08:30 - 11:30 | River Road Park, 12575 River Rd, Carmel, IN, 46033, United States
Grab Your binoculars—Birds Need Your help!
What’s even better than watching birds? Knowing you’ve done something meaningful to protect them. Join Climate Watch, and you’ll be doing both! As the impacts of climate change continue to unfold, nearly two- thirds of all North American bird species could struggle to adapt. When you participate in Audubon’s newest community science project, you’ll give Audubon scientists vital data on how birds are faring now—which guides our most effective conservation work to help them adapt.
Join the summer survey team on Saturday, June 8 from 8:30 am to11:30 am. Our official meeting location is the River Road Park in Carmel, IN. We will split up the specific survey locations depending on the number of participants. The more participants we have, the more survey area we can monitor!
Get ready to count the bluebirds, nuthatches, goldfinches, towhees, or Painted Buntings you see. And know that
you’re an important part of protecting birds and the places they need.
RSVP or send any questions to Audrey Cooper, ABAS Board Member and Conservation
Chair. For more information on Climate Watch, contact Chandler Bryant, ABAS Board Member and Climate Watch
Chapter Coordinator.
Audrey Cooper – audreyacooper@gmail.com
Chandler Bryant – Chandlersbryant@gmail.com
Source: National Audubon Society’s Climate Watch webpage
Coordinator Resources for Climate Watch | Audubon

IWF presents Cranes Over Indiana
2024-06-13 17:00 - 20:00 | Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Road, Fishers, IN, 46038, United States
Join the Indiana Wildlife Federation after work for a casual gathering with food/beverages, comradery, music and a presentation from the International Crane Foundation about Indiana’s role in protecting our migrating cranes and their habitats.

Cranes over Indiana: Indiana’s wetlands are home to Sandhill Cranes and endangered Whooping Cranes. In the not-so-distant past, both Sandhill Cranes and Whooping Cranes faced near extinction throughout North America as they battled with increasing threats of unregulated hunting and habitat loss. Thanks to widespread conservation efforts, Sandhill Cranes are now one of the most populous crane species in the world and Whooping Crane populations, while still endangered, are slowly growing. Today Indiana residents see around 60,000-80,000 Sandhill Cranes and 30 Whooping Cranes each year! Unfortunately, Whooping Cranes and Sandhill Cranes continue to face threats in Indiana and across their flyway. Following this presentation, you will be able to identify Sandhill Cranes and Whooping Cranes, know the history of both species, understand the current work our crane conservation partners are doing to protect cranes in Indiana and throughout their flyways, and find out how you can be an ambassador for cranes in Indiana as a volunteer and citizen scientist.
$15 members, $40 non-members
Register HERE
Contact Information
Indiana Wildlife Federation
PO Box 55245
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46205-0245
http://www.indianawildlife.org
