Winter Finches – Color in the Grey

It seems to be well understood that once the holiday hype passes, most of us are left with a winter emptiness. The air has a chill and fallen leaves have left the trees bare and vulnerable. It's time for the winter finches. Read on to see what might be in store for us this winter.

Winter Finches – Color in the Grey2022-12-23T12:26:29-05:00

Donna McCarty Retiring as Birdathon Chair

There probably aren’t enough superlatives to describe what Donna has accomplished during her tenure as Birdathon Chair. Over $800,000 in donations that have been granted to worthy recipients over 37 events. How did all this get started?

Donna McCarty Retiring as Birdathon Chair2022-11-30T11:27:12-05:00

Coxhall Gardens Project

Thanks to collaborative funds from National Audubon Society, in 2022 ABAS was able to sponsor a bird friendly “pocket garden” at Coxhall Gardens in Carmel.

Coxhall Gardens Project2022-11-22T10:44:54-05:00

Stranger Things (Than Owls)

Ghosts. Monsters. Witches. Symbols of October and Halloween. Enter owls? Why do we as a culture consider owls to be so spooky? Let’s be honest, there are birds out there, skulking in our forests, that are much stranger.

Stranger Things (Than Owls)2022-09-30T10:00:59-04:00

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.

Becoming a Bird Trainer2022-08-31T12:18:29-04:00

Birding Johnson County

Learn about Stephen and Susan Nawrocki's recommendations for birding in Johnson County.

Birding Johnson County2022-07-18T18:54:09-04:00

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.

Eagle Creek Celebrates 50 Years2022-05-31T06:29:04-04:00
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