With fall migration in full swing, the trees should be active with warblers, vireos, thrushes, and more. Please join experienced birders, Becky Heck and Brandon Roberts, for a Fall Migrant Field Trip at Eagle Creek Park on Saturday, September 19, from 8:00 am to 11:00 am. Fall warblers can be challenging with their variable plumages but being with experienced birders can help with the identification. 

Eagle Creek Park is the premier spot in Central Indiana for warblers, vireos, sparrows, as well as other passerines on their way to the wintering grounds. The diverse habitats that offer a variety of food for the birds include woods, wetlands, prairies, and the reservoir which attracts waterfowl. 

PREPARATION & ACCESS CONSIDERATIONS: Wear shoes appropriate for hiking and bring your binoculars. There is an asphalt main road to the parking lot, but trails are loose gravel and there is a long staircase on one end of the trail. We will visit additional, to-be-determined parts of the park after the Marina which may have different terrains and conditions.

LOCATION: This field trip will begin at the Marina which acts as a migrant trap for birds in the morning hours. The Marina is accessed from a turn-off in the middle of the park. You can reach it from either the 71st or 56th Street entrances. Other birding sites for the day will be determined as the morning unfolds.  

REGISTRATION: The field trip is limited to 10 participants so that each person has an opportunity to see the birds. BACI(ABAS) members will have priority until September 1, but don’t hesitate to sign up as non-members are first come first serve. To sign up, please email Laurie Voss at laurievoss25@gmail.com. When signing up, please include your phone number in case of a need for late cancelation.

What: Fall Warbler and Other Migrants Field Trip

Where: Eagle Creek Park — Meet at the Marina

When: Saturday, September 19, from 8:00 am-11:00 am

Register: laurievoss25@gmail.com