Woodcock Walk – Daubenspeck Community Nature Park
2020-03-21 19:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Daubenspeck Nature Park, 8900 Ditch Rd, Indianapolis, IN, 46260, United States
Join ABAS 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 7:30 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.

Canceled – Eagle Creek – Bird Hikes
2020-03-22 09:00 - 11:00, 2020-03-29 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 at 9:00 am at the Ornithology Center.
This event is free, though a gate fee to Eagle Creek Park applies.

Canceled – Bird Walks in the Nina Mason Pulliam EcoLab
2020-03-25 08:00 - 10:00, 2020-04-01 08:00 - 10:00, 2020-04-08 08:00 - 10:00, 2020-04-15 08:00 - 10:00, 2020-04-22 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. 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 March 11 and ending April 29. Bring water to drink and wear comfortable shoes. No reservation is required. Contact David Benson, dbenson@marian.edu, with questions.

Spring Migrants at Starkey Park
2020-03-28 08:00 - 09:30, 2020-04-11 08:00 - 09:30, 2020-04-25 08:00 - 09:30 | Starkey Park, 667 Sugarbush Drive, Zionsville, IN, 46077, United States
Explore Starkey Park in search of spring migrants with Zionsville birders Jonathan and Whitney Yoerger. Among the park’s many features are hillside and bottom meadows, seven rustic walking trails, and a variety of habitats along Eagle Creek.
All people and skill levels are welcome; co-birding and learning together is our goal. Bring your own binoculars and meet in Starkey’s parking lot, located at 667 Sugarbush Drive.
Registration is not required. This bird walk will be held rain or shine, so dress appropriately. If the birding is good, we’ll extend the walk beyond the allotted timeframe.
Contact Whitney Yoerger with questions at whitney.yoerger@gmail.com.

Canceled – Woodcock Walk – Strawtown Koteewi Park
2020-03-28 08:00 - 10:00 | 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 7:30 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 8:00 pm.

Canceled – Ft. Harrison State Park Spring Migration Walks
2020-04-05 08:00 - 10:00, 2020-04-12 08:00 - 10:00, 2020-04-19 08:00 - 10:00, 2020-04-26 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. For more information, contact Don at dongorney@yahoo.com.

Canceled – Eagle Creek - Bird Hikes
2020-04-05 09:00 - 11:00, 2020-04-12 09:00 - 11:00, 2020-04-19 09:00 - 11:00, 2020-04-26 09:00 - 11:00 | Eagle Creek Park Ornithology Center, 6515 Delong Road, Indianapolis, IN, 46278, United States

Canceled – Thornwood Nature Preserve Bird Hike
2020-04-11 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!

Canceled – Smith’s Longspur Field Trip – Lye Creek Prairie Burn
2020-04-11 09:00 - 13:00 | Lye Creek Prairie Burn – Meet at Denny’s in Lebanon, 1524 West South Street, Lebanon, IN, 46052, United States
Join Shari McCollough, Indiana Audubon Society Membership Chair, and host Clint Murray on a field 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. We will meet at 9:00 am at Denny’s restaurant located just off I65 exit #140 at 1524 West South Street, Lebanon and carpool to The Burn. While in the area, we will also seek out any raptors, waterfowl, and shorebirds that may be present. Participants can expect to return to Lebanon at around 1:00 pm. This field trip is free and open to anyone but limited to 20 participants. Registration is required. Please register with Chuck Anderson at chucka1999@aol.com or text Chuck at (317) 767-5438. Contact Chuck if you have any questions.

Canceled – Bird Rehabilitation
2020-04-14 19:30 - 21:00 | Holliday Park Nature Center, 6363 Spring Mill Road, Indianapolis, IN, 46260, United States
Join Liz Hatton for an informative discussion of bird rehabilitation. Located in Westfield, Liz has been a DNR permitted wildlife rehabilitator since 1995. Her husband, Chris, joined her in 1991 following his retirement from Dow Elanco. Last year they registered over 800 birds for rehabilitation. Starlings, Pigeons, and House Sparrow don’t have to be registered so they actually treated about 900 birds last year. She will have a few live birds that aren’t candidates to be released and will demonstrate feeding techniques with some young birds if possible.

Canceled – Z'Greenfest
2020-04-19 14:00 - 17:00 | Zionsville Christian Church, 120 N 9th St, Zionsville, IN, 46077, United States
ABAS will be exhibiting at the Zionsville Christian Church. They will be celebrating the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. Z’Greenfest is Zionsville’s annual celebration of Earth and Arbor Day, presented by Boone County Voices for Change Green Team. They will have educational displays, demonstrations, and giveaways. Z’Greenfest is also a participating Drive Electric event, and we will have several EV’s on display.

Z’Greenfest is free and fun for the entire family!

Canceled – Holliday Park Bird Hike
2020-04-21 08:00 - 09:30 | 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!

Canceled – Beckenholdt Family Park
2020-04-25 08:00 - 10:00 | Beckenholdt Family Park, 2770 North Franklin St, 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!

Postponed to July 13 – Earth Day Indiana Festival
2020-04-25 11:00 - 16:00 | Military Park at White River State Park, 601 West New York St, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, United States
ABAS will be exhibiting at this wonderful annual event. Come see us at historic Military Park at White River State Park. Come to the festival for local food vendors, kid’s activities, over 125 exhibitors, live music, and a 5K run/walk.

Canceled – Southeastway Park Bird Hike
2020-04-28 09:00 - 11:30 | IN
Come explore Southeastway Park during spring migration. Join Theresa Wilson most Tuesdays in late 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 email Theresa at tconwilson@gmail.com.
