Bird Alliance of Central Indiana

Beckenholdt Park Bird Hike
2025-04-12 08:00 - 10:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Beckenholdt Family Park, 2770 North Franklin St, Greenfield, IN, 46140, United States
Join the Greenfield Birders for a bird hike. Beginners are welcome.
These walks are opportunities to meet other birders, hopefully see new birds, have new experiences, and learn from each other. All walks are weather pending. You can keep up to date with any changes, rescheduling, or local bird happenings by searching “Greenfield Birders” on Facebook. Feel free to join! For questions about these events, contact Adam by emailing nikonbirdhunter@gmail.com.

Cool Creek Bird Hike
2025-04-12 08:30 - 22:30, 2025-04-19 08:00 - 10:00, 2025-04-26 08:00 - 10:00, 2025-05-03 08:00 - 10:00, 2025-05-10 08:00 - 10:00 | Cool Creek Nature Center, 2000-1 East 151st St, Carmel, IN, 46033, United States
Join expert birder Keith Starling each Saturday for a hike through Cool Creek.
No registration is required.
Meet in the north parking lot past the Nature Center.

Fort Harrison State Park Spring Migration Walks
2025-04-13 08:00 - 10:00, 2025-04-20 08:00 - 10:00, 2025-04-27 08:00 - 10:00, 2025-05-04 08:00 - 10:00, 2025-05-11 08:00 - 10:00 | Fort Harrison State Park, 6000 North Post Rd, Indianapolis, IN, 46216, United States
Join Don Gorney for his spring migration bird walks at Ft. Harrison. During the walk, Don will point out birds seen and heard and provide details on how to identify spring warblers. Walks are ninety minutes to two hours on relatively even terrain. There is no fee for the walk but standard gate admission applies. Meet in the northeast corner of the Delaware Lake parking lot. Waterproof footwear is recommended for walking through dewy grass. For more information, contact Don at dongorney@yahoo.com.

Eagle Creek Bird Hikes
2025-04-13 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-04-20 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-04-27 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-05-04 09:00 - 11:00 | Eagle Creek Park Ornithology Center, 6515 Delong Road, Indianapolis, IN, 46278, United States
Each Sunday year-round at Eagle Creek Park. Meet us at 9:00 am at the Ornithology Center.
This event is free, though a gate fee to Eagle Creek Park applies.

Holliday Park Bird Hike
2025-04-15 08:00 - 10:00 | Holliday Park Nature Center, 6363 Spring Mill Road, Indianapolis, IN, 46260, United States
Join us at Holliday Park for a bird hike through the woods and along the White River. Meet in front of the nature center. For more information call (317) 327-7180. Beginning birders welcome!

Bird Walks in the Nina Mason Pulliam EcoLab
2025-04-16 08:00 - 10:00, 2025-04-23 08:00 - 10:00, 2025-04-30 08:00 - 10:00, 2025-05-07 08:00 - 10:00 | Nina Mason Pulliam EcoLab, 3200 Cold Spring Road, Indianapolis, IN, 46222, United States
The Nina Mason Pulliam EcoLab is a wonderful place to bird watch, with over 165 different species sightings being recorded since 2002. No experience is necessary, and the hike will be led by one of the bird experts at Marian University. The only things that are necessary are binoculars and a little bit of patience!
We will meet at the St. Francis statue just west of the Allison Mansion on the Marian campus at 8:00 am . Bring water to drink and wear comfortable shoes. No reservation is required. Contact David Benson, dbenson@marian.edu, with questions.

Cool Creek Beginning Bird Hike
2025-04-16 08:30 - 10:30, 2025-04-23 08:30 - 10:30, 2025-04-30 08:30 - 10:30, 2025-05-11 08:30 - 10:30 | Cool Creek Nature Center, 2000-1 East 151st St, Carmel, IN, 46033, United States
Birds are fascinating and watching them can be an awe-inspiring experience. Catching a glimpse of these gorgeous creatures can be frustrating. Learning how to identify all of them can be overwhelming Join a Hamilton Co Parks Naturalist and other guest leaders Sunday and Wednesday mornings and we will learn together. This will be a great opportunity for birdwatchers of all levels. You may begin anytime during the season and come as often as you like. Pre-registration is not required. Don’t forget your binoculars!
These hikes meet in the north parking lot of Cool Creek Park past the Nature Center.

Laura Hare Nature Preserve
2025-04-19 08:00 - 10:00 | Johnson County Public Library – Trafalgar Branch, 424 S Tower Drive, Trafalgar, 46181, United States
Join ABAS Education Chair and experienced birder, Jessica Helmbold, for a bird walk at Laura Hare Nature Preserve at Blossom Hollow in Johnson County. The hike will take place on Saturday, April 19, 2025 from 8:00-10:00 am.
This is the first hike that ABAS has offered at Laura Hare Nature Preserve which is a CILTI (Central Indiana Land Trust) site. From the CILTI website is the description: “Blossom Hollow is part of a large unbroken hardwood forest block, habitat that is key for migratory birds and forest interior nesting birds. On its ridges, mature white and red oaks cling to slopes covered with ferns and wildflowers. In the creek valley below, the bedrock is dotted with granite chunks — evidence of the glaciers that once covered these hills.
When walking the trail at Blossom Hollow, listen for the fluting of wood thrush. You might also hear the voices of two birds considered rare in Indiana: Worm-eating and Hooded Warblers. These migratory birds breed in the protected habitat of the forest interior.”
This is a great opportunity to visit one of Johnson County’s pristine locations. The hike is limited to 10 people, is open to anyone, but ABAS members will have priority. Participants are to meet at the Trafalgar branch of the Johnson County Public Library at 7:45 to carpool. The lot at the CILTI site is small.
To sign up, email Laurie Voss at laurievoss25@gmail.com or text 317-979-9101.

Brandywine Park Hike
2025-04-26 08:00 - 10:00 | Brandywine Park, 900 East Davis Rd, Greenfield, IN, 46140, United States

Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve Field Trip
2025-05-03 08:00 - 10:00 | Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve, 10410 Hague Rd, Fishers, IN, 46038, United States
Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve is a gem for migrating birds and breeding birds alike in the early summertime. Wetland, prairie, and old-growth deciduous habitats have drawn over 180 species of birds including 30 different warblers, and 21 state threatened or endangered species. Olivia Bautch, director with ABAS, will lead this peak-migration hike.
Guests should park in the preserve’s lot off of Hauge Road. We will meet by the picnic tables near the trail gate. Make sure to bring your binoculars. If needed, we will have a couple of pairs available to lend.
The field trip is limited to 10 participants and early registration is offered to ABAS members until April 19th, after which time non-members may register if there are any open spots. To register email Laurie Voss at laurievoss25@gmail.com.

Marott Woods Nature Preserve Bird Hike
2025-05-04 08:30 - 10:30 | Marott Park & Nature Preserve – 75th Street, 899 E 75th Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46220, United States
Amos Butler Audubon Society and Friends of Marott Woods Nature Preserve are joining together to offer a bird hike at Marott Woods Nature Preserve on Sunday, May 4, 2025 from 8:30-10:30 am. The hike will be led by Matthew Krohn and Becky Heck, both outstanding birders.
The preserve is 102 acres that runs along Williams Creek. It has dirt trails and is generally flat terrain. Warblers such as Yellow-throated and Northern Parula should be singing from the Sycamore trees and last year the preserve even hosted a Worm-eating Warbler.
The hike is free but advance registration is requested. To reserve a spot email Laurie Voss at laurievoss25@gmail.com. You will meet at the parking lot on the north side of the preserve along 75th Street. 899 E. 75th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46220

Strawtown Koteewi Park - Beginning Bird Hikes
2025-05-07 08:30 - 10:30 | Strawtown Koteewi Park, 12308 Strawtown Avenue, Noblesville, IN, 46060, United States
Birds are fascinating and watching them can be an awe-inspiring experience. Catching a glimpse of these gorgeous creatures can be frustrating. Learning how to identify all of them can be overwhelming. Join a Hamilton Co Parks Naturalist or other guest leaders the first Wednesday of each month and we will learn together. This will be a great opportunity for birdwatchers of all levels.
Meet in the parking lot of the Taylor Center of Natural History.
Pre-registration is not required. Don’t forget your binoculars!

Thornwood Nature Preserve Bird Hike
2025-05-10 08:00 - 10:00 | Thornwood Nature Preserve, 1597 South Morristown Pike, Greenfield, IN, 46140, United States
