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Christmas Bird Counts 2025
While our scheduled field trips break for December, ABAS encourages all to sign up for a local Christmas Bird Count and participate in a citizen science program that began in 1900!
Where Have the Birds Gone? Understanding Declines and Hope in Our Own Backyards
PSA for all backyard birders and rarity chasers: common birds matter. Read on as Brian Cunningham of Wild Birds Unlimited unpacks the recent studies reporting quicker declines in common birds, and why we should take that seriously.
Goose Pond Field Trip Recap
A November afternoon began with a bounty of endangered birds and faded into an evening show of raptors. Read about the ten birders’ jam-packed field trip here.
Embrace the Weird: Winter Duck Season is Here
We birders may know our coldest season as the cartoon-immortalized “weird duck time,” but how many of us know if those weird ducks are dabblers or divers? Bay ducks or sea ducks? Find out here, then go seek out these unusual species.
Urgent Notice: Eagle Creek Reservoir to Supply Water to Lebanon LEAP Project
The Eagle Creek Park Foundation’s Advisory Committee has released a statement on an imminent waterline development that will supply water to a new Lebanon industrial park from Eagle Creek Reservoir
Migrant Field Trip at Eagle Creek Park
Under the leadership of Lisa and Randy Vanderbilt, ten birders enjoyed a warm fall morning at Eagle Creek Park racking up 15 species of warbler and a host of other migrants.
PENROD RECAP
Amos Butler Audubon Society hosted a non-profit booth space at the 2025 CBIZ PENROD Arts Fair on the beautiful grounds of Newfields Art Museum
Meet Pat Stutz
Meet Pat Stutz, new Board member and Conservation Chair for ABAS!
Behind the Brush: Melbryart
You’ve likely seen the art of Mel Bryant at birding and nature festivals across the state. She spoke with ABAS about everything from her artistic origins to motherhood to advice for new creatives. Read here!