All Posts
Teter Retreat and Organic Farm Recap
On September 17, 2022, eight birders gathered at 8:00 am at Teter Retreat and Organic Farm in Noblesville for a morning of birding. Earlier this year towards the end of April, several ABAS volunteers partnered with members from the Indiana Wildlife Federation and volunteers from Teter Retreat to canvass the 120-acre property and identify the bird species present. We were so impressed with the diversity of vegetation that we scheduled an ABAS fall field trip there to coincide with the fall bird migration.
Strawtown Koteewi Park Fall Trip Recap
On September 10, 2022, a small, but enthusiastic group of birders, joined field trip leader Terry Ballenger for a morning of birding at Strawtown Koteewi Park. The weather was ideal. It was sunny with little to no wind, making it easier to spot the fast-moving birds hunting for breakfast.
ABAS Welcomes Three New Directors
Please join us in welcoming three new Directors to the Board of ABAS. Logan Lakins, Sam Newkirk, and Chandler Roberts were elected to three year positions at the September membership meeting and program.
Becoming a Bird Trainer
Jenna McElroy is a Certified Professional Bird Trainer. What does that mean? In this month's feature article learn from Jenna what that means and how she got there.
Global Big Day October 8
It’s your opportunity to celebrate birds by participating in this event sponsored by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Wherever you go on October 8, take a few minutes to observe birds.
Indiana’s Whooping Cranes: A Brief History and Call to Action
Learn more about Whooping Cranes in Indiana and what the International Crane Foundation is doing to help them.
Birding Johnson County
Learn about Stephen and Susan Nawrocki's recommendations for birding in Johnson County.
Announcing the 2022 Birdathon Species Count Champs
With all the 2022 Birdathon teams reporting in, we have a new first-time winner for the honor of Species Count Champs — the Noddy Little Gulls! Congratulations to all of the Birdathon teams and sincere gratitude to all of their sponsors who have made donations to fund the 2022 Birdathon grants.
Eagle Creek Celebrates 50 Years
Eagle Creek Park is celebrating its 50-year anniversary on June 10. Admission that day is $1, and there is a free concert with food trucks at the beach starting at 5:30 pm. Eagle Creek Park is a 5,300-acre park blessed with a variety of habitats that make for excellent birding all year. One can see 30+ warbler species during spring and fall migration, lots of waterfowl, forest and grassland species, and even shorebirds when the reservoir levels are right. Eagles once again nest in the park.