Bird Alliance of Central Indiana

Fort Harrison State Park Spring Migration Walks
2026-04-05 08:00 - 10:00, 2026-04-12 08:00 - 10:00, 2026-04-19 08:00 - 10:00, 2026-04-26 08:00 - 10:00, 2026-05-03 08:00 - 10:00, 2026-05-10 08:00 - 10:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | 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
2026-04-05 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-04-12 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-04-19 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-04-26 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-05-03 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-05-10 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.

Cool Creek Beginning Bird Hike
2026-04-08 08:30 - 09:30, 2026-04-12 08:30 - 09:30, 2026-04-15 08:30 - 09:30, 2026-04-22 08:30 - 09:30, 2026-04-26 08:30 - 09:30, 2026-04-29 08:30 - 09:30, 2026-05-13 08:30 - 09:30 | 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.

Beckenholdt Park Bird Hike
2026-04-11 08:00 - 10:00 | 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
2026-04-11 08:30 - 10:00, 2026-04-18 08:00 - 10:00, 2026-04-25 08:00 - 10:00, 2026-05-02 08:00 - 10:00, 2026-05-09 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.

Holliday Park Bird Hike
2026-04-21 08:00 - 10:30 | 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!

Brandywine Park Hike
2026-04-25 08:00 - 10:00 | Brandywine Park, 900 East Davis Rd, Greenfield, IN, 46140, United States

Carpenter Nature Preserve Field Trip (ABAS Exclusive Entrance)
2026-05-02 08:30 - 11:00 | Carpenter Nature Preserve, 601 S. 900 East, Zionsville, 46077, United States
Join outstanding birder and hike leader, Jonathan Bontrager, for a pre-grand opening opportunity to explore the Carpenter Nature Preserve in Zionsville, IN. The preserve, which was formerly Wolf Run Golf Course, is a 215-acre area that has been a project between the mayor of Zionsville, Jim and Nancy Carpenter of Wild Birds Unlimited, and the Zionsville Parks and Recreation Department. It is designed to be a sanctuary for wildlife that includes enhanced wetlands, woodlands, and prairies. Eagle Creek runs along the eastern portion of the park and should be a nice riparian habitat.

Amos Butler Audubon Society has been given special permission to visit the park before it opens up, so we are asked to stay in areas that they deem safe. However, it is close to completion so many of the trails and boardwalks should be completed.

The hike is on Saturday, May 2 and will run from 8:00 am to 11:00 am. The address for the park is 601 S. 900 East, Zionsville, IN 46077. There should be a Park Monument sign to direct you to the entrance and drive back to the parking lot where we will meet.

There is a 10 participant limit so sign up early. To sign up, please email laurievoss25@gmail.com and please include your phone number and whether or not you are a member. ABAS members will have priority before April 15. Non-members will be added first come first serve after April 15, but sign up early to get on the list.

What: Pre-opening hike at the new Carpenter Nature Preserve
When: May 2, 2026 from 8:00-11:00 am
Where: Carpenter Nature Preserve. 601 S. 900 East, Zionsville, IN 46077
Register: laurievoss25@gmail.com

Strawtown Koteewi Park - Beginning Bird Hikes
2026-05-06 08:30 - 09:30 | 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
2026-05-09 08:00 - 10:00 | Thornwood Nature Preserve, 1597 South Morristown Pike, Greenfield, IN, 46140, United States
