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A Birder’s Guide to Indy, Part 4: How to Help the Birds

Our final installment of the Birder’s Guide takes your love and newfound knowledge of birds to the next level, by birding to help them! Read Bird Safe Indy Outreach Manager Jesse Greene’s best advice here.

A Birder’s Guide to Indy, Part 4: How to Help the Birds2026-09-01T21:44:52-04:00

TBT Scouting for Shorbs Recap

An impromptu rescheduling of August’s shorebird field trip was a successful evening for our 19-40ish birders and others scouting the idyllic Hancock County countryside. Read what they found here.

TBT Scouting for Shorbs Recap2026-08-29T14:36:24-04:00

Ten Birdy Book Recs for Fall Reading

Cozy season is upon us. After a long day enjoying migratory birds among the crisp autumn leaves, put down the binoculars and pick up a book, with inspiration from longtime Indianapolis birder, Jeff Rothenberg.

Ten Birdy Book Recs for Fall Reading2026-08-29T14:17:15-04:00

Revisiting the Harmful Effects of Mosquito Fogging

While insects continue to vanish at an alarming rate, the "apocalypse” remains relatively under-the-radar. Two of BACI’s past editors and conservation champions came together to shed light on new research on a killer persisting across lawns.

Revisiting the Harmful Effects of Mosquito Fogging2026-07-31T21:35:10-04:00

39th-annual Birdathon Exceeds Expectations

It’s time again to unveil the winners of our annual Birdathon! Did Second Cycle Birders hold onto first place as species count champs? And did the 2025 fundraising champs keep their spot? Find all the news here.

39th-annual Birdathon Exceeds Expectations2026-07-31T17:47:04-04:00

BACI at Two Summer Farmers’ Markets Recap

BACI and BSI engaged the crowds at two city farmers’ markets this summer—one in Noblesville and one on Monument Circle in Indianapolis. Read about the mornings here.

BACI at Two Summer Farmers’ Markets Recap2026-07-30T22:32:13-04:00

Two Amateur Nature Guys from Indy Want You to Know You Can Understand Science Too

You don’t need a Ph.D. to study nature. That’s right, I said study—not just observe or enjoy. BACI editor Olivia talks with Indy natives Jack and Kam of the environmental education project, Ecology Amateurs, about Instagram bird blogging, big days, gatekeeping, and real science impact.

Two Amateur Nature Guys from Indy Want You to Know You Can Understand Science Too2026-07-30T22:25:36-04:00

A Birder’s Guide to Indy, Part 3: How to Learn About the Birds

So you live in Central Indiana and recently picked up birding. Welcome! Our local experts wrote a four-part guide just for you, on everything you could want to know about our birds and community. In part three, ABAS Editorial Chair Olivia Bautch tells you where you can learn about birds in the region.

A Birder’s Guide to Indy, Part 3: How to Learn About the Birds2026-06-30T22:16:26-04:00
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