Bird Alliance of Central Indiana

Fountain Square Swift Watch
2018-08-11 20:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Rooftop Garden at Fountain Square Theatre Building, 1111 Prospect St, Indianapolis, IN, 46203, United States
Join ABAS education chair and park naturalist Jessica Helmbold for bites, drinks, and Chimney Swifts at Fountain Square Theatre. From the Rooftop Garden Cocktail Lounge, mingle with ABAS members while observing an active swift colony, plus Common Nighthawks. RSVP at the contact us page.

Brandywine Park Bird Hike
2018-08-11 08:00, 2018-06-23 08:00 | Brandywine Park, 900 East Davis Rd, 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 will start at 8:00 am and dates are weather pending. You can keep up to date with any changes, rescheduling, or local bird happenings at: www.facebook.com/groups/GreenfieldBirders. Feel free to join!

Garfield Park Swift Watch
2018-08-10 20:30 - 21:30 | IN
Learn about Chimney Swifts as the sun sets with ABAS education chair and park naturalist Jessica Helmbold. Bring lawn chairs or blankets, binoculars or scopes to observe an active colony at Garfield Park Arts Center, plus several other bird species that are active at dusk. RSVP at the contact us page.

Cool Creek Beginning Bird Hikes
2018-08-08 08:30 - 10:00, 2018-07-29 08:30 - 10:00, 2018-07-25 08:30 - 10:00, 2018-07-18 08:30 - 10:00, 2018-07-15 08:30 - 10:00, 2018-07-11 08:30 - 10:00, 2018-07-01 08:30 - 10:00, 2018-06-27 08:30 - 10:00 and 2 more dates | 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, however, can be frustrating and learning how to identify all of them can be overwhelming! Join our naturalist staff 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.

Eagle Creek - Bird Hikes
2018-08-05 09:00 - 11:00, 2018-07-29 09:00 - 11:00, 2018-07-22 09:00 - 11:00, 2018-07-15 09:00 - 11:00, 2018-07-08 09:00 - 11:00, 2018-07-01 09:00 - 11:00, 2018-06-24 09:00 - 11:00, 2018-06-17 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 at 9:00 am at the Ornithology Center.
Free though gate fee to Eagle Creek Park applies.

Strawtown Koteewi Park Beginning Bird Hikes
2018-08-01 08:30 - 10:00 | 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, however, can be frustrating and learning how to identify all of them can be overwhelming! Join our naturalist staff 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
2018-07-28 08:00 - 10:00 | Thornwood Nature Preserve, 1597 South Morristown Pike, Greenfield, IN, 46140, United States

Garfield Park Urban Bird Walks
2018-07-21 08:00 - 09:45 | Garfield Park Conservatory, 2432 Conservatory Dr, Indianapolis, IN, 46203, United States
Garfield Park, while being a very urban park, is a sanctuary for wildlife. Join a park naturalist on a walk through the park in search of birds. Even if you have never been on a bird walk before or consider yourself an expert birder, this program is for everyone. Remember to wear comfortable walking shoes and bring binoculars. If you don’t have binoculars, a limited number will be available for use to anyone who needs them. Meet at the Conservatory entrance. Registration is required and there is a cost of $5 per person. To register, visit indy.gov/playindy

Summer Bird Hike
2018-07-19 08:00 - 10:00 | Scott Starling Nature Sanctuary at Eagle Creek Park, 8571 Wilson Rd, Indianapolis, IN, 46278, United States
Join Amy Hodson in search of summer nesting species at Scott Starling Nature Preserve and Eagle’s Crest in Marion County, Indiana. Both of these spots are located on the north side of Eagle Creek Park. The group will meet at Scott Starling Nature Preserve at 8:00 a.m. and will head over to Eagle’s Crest to finish out the morning. Targets include Indigo Bunting, Henslow’s Sparrow, Grasshopper Sparrow, Yellow-breasted Chat, Blue Grosbeak, Baltimore Oriole, and Orchard Oriole.
This event is free and open to the public. RSVP via email or Facebook. Contact Amy with questions at aehodosn@gmail.com.

Holliday Park Bird Hike
2018-07-17 08:00 - 09:30, 2018-06-19 08:00 - 09:30 | 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!

Beckenholdt Family Park
2018-07-14 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 will start at 8:00 am and dates are weather pending. You can keep up to date with any changes, rescheduling or local bird happenings at: www.facebook.com/groups/GreenfieldBirders. Feel free to join!
