Bird Alliance of Central Indiana

Bird Walks in the Nina Mason Pulliam EcoLab
2017-03-15 08:00 - 11:00, 2017-03-08 08:00 - 11:00, 2017-03-01 08:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | 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 our very own bird experts at Marian. The only things that are necessary are binoculars and a little bit of patience!
We will meet at the St. Francis statue next to Allison Mansion on the north end of campus at 8 a.m., every Wednesday during March and April, and will head into the EcoLab shortly after. Bring water to drink and wear comfortable shoes. No reservation is required. Contact David Benson, dbenson@marian.edu, with questions.

Cloud Forest Orchids and Best Orchids for the Home
2017-03-14 19:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Holliday Park Nature Center, 6363 Spring Mill Road, Indianapolis, IN, 46260, United States
Presenter: Ron Giles
Orchids are one of the most fascinating plants on earth. Join the ABAS and Ron Giles for this amazing presentation that will introduce you to cloud forest orchids as well as the best and easiest orchids to grow at home. Ron has been growing orchids for more than 20 years and specializes in cloud forest orchids. In his private collection, Ron cares for more than 790 species of orchids! In addition to caring for this amazing collection, Ron enjoys birdwatching and nature photography.

Eagle Creek - Bird Hikes
2017-03-12 09:00 - 11:00, 2017-03-05 09:00 - 11:00, 2017-02-26 09:00 - 11:00 UTC | Eagle Creek Park Ornithology Center, 6515 Delong Road, Indianapolis, IN, 46278, United States
Each Sunday year-round at Eagle Creek Park. Meet at 9 a.m. at the Ornithology Center.
Free though gate fee to Eagle Creek Park applies.

Owl Prowl and Woodcock Walk
2017-03-10 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Nina Mason Pulliam EcoLab, 3200 Cold Spring Road, Indianapolis, IN, 46222, United States
Head to an early spring night hike to learn about woodcock, owls, and other native Indiana wildlife active in the spring!

Come out to the NMP EcoLab to enjoy an evening hike looking for owls, woodcock, and to see the handiwork of our resident beaver colony! We’ll start with a hike at dusk, looking and listening for the elaborate aerial displays and calls of the woodcock that reside in the EcoLab, do some owl calling, and look for other signs of early spring wildlife activity! We’ll learn about owl adaptations and the role of owls in the ecosystem, and will learn some really cool facts about woodcock too.
All ages welcome and encouraged! Bring flashlight, binoculars, and dress appropriately since we will be outside.
Parking is available near the Allison Mansion and in the Marian Hall lot across from Allison Mansion. We will meet at the St. Francis statue on the west side of the mansion, and then head down to the EcoLab shortly after.
This event is free and family friendly! Registration is not required, but is appreciated. Conatact Stephanie Schuck at sschuck@marian.edu.

Woodcock Walk - West Park
2017-03-10 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | West Park, 2700 W 116th St, Carmel, IN, 46032, United States
Join Scott Enochs in a walk through West Park in search of American Woodcock. Woodcocks have a very acrobatic mating display that they perform at dusk, and West Park offers an up-close view of this display.
We will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the northwest corner of the West Park parking lot. Please contact Scott at 317-850-4801 or msenochs@comcast.net if you have any questions. Registration is not required and the event is free and open to the public.

Beers with Birders
2017-03-02 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Ash & Elm Cider Co., 1301 East Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46201, United States
Join the Amos Butler Audubon Society for an evening at Ash & Elm Cider Co. We will meet from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm to collectively share our birding experiences and adventures at this informal gathering. This event is open to the public. Please email info@birdallianceofcentralindiana.org if you plan to join us so we can be aware of how many will be attending.

Birding and Safari in Uganda: The Pearl of Africa
2017-01-11 19:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Holliday Park Nature Center, 6363 Spring Mill Road, Indianapolis, IN, 46260, United States
Presenter: Rob Ripma
Many birders from the United States are very familiar with traveling to the American Tropics to go birding. But have you ever considered Africa as a birding destination? In this presentation, Amos Butler Audubon Society President Rob Ripma will show you why you might want to consider Uganda the next time you are planning a trip!
Uganda offers the largest number of bird species of any country in Africa with over 1,000 species recorded. Combine that figure with incredible safari drives to see elephants, giraffes, hippos, lions, and many other animals as well as the opportunity to see Mountain Gorillas and Chimpanzees, and you’ve got quite an amazing vacation!

Wetlands Educational Workshop with Jessica Hembold @ Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge
2016-10-22 08:00 - 13:30 UTC | Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge, 12985 East US Highway 50, Seymour, IN, 47274, United States
Saturday, October 22, 2016, 08:00am – 01:30pm

Join Jessica Helmbold for a wetlands educational workshop on October 22nd to Muscatatuck NWR! We will be taking a closer look at the different wetland habitats and what they tell us about the birds that use them. The workshop will include a combination of hiking and driving to locations at the refuge to observe wetland sites and to do some birding.
Meet on Indy’s southside at 8 am to caravan down to Muscatatuck NWR. The exact meeting location will be provided closer to the trip date. Participants can expect this half day workshop to be over by 1:30 pm.
This event is free and open to everyone. Please register via this event page or by contacting Jessica at jh_beagle@hotmail.com

Location : Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge – Seymore, IN

Gene Stratton-Porter's Birding Legacy
2016-10-11 19:30 - 20:30 UTC | Holliday Park Nature Center, 6363 Spring Mill Road, Indianapolis, IN, 46260, United States
Tuesday, October 11, 2016, 07:30pm – 08:30pm

Gene Stratton-Porter is best known as Indiana’s most widely-read female author, but her impact on the birding world began in the 1870s and still continues to this day. We’ll explore her earliest interactions with birds, the influence she had on the birding community and popular culture of the day and how she is still making a lasting impact on birding and our environment. Rare books from her library will be on display including an AOU Checklist from 1910.
Dave W Fox is the Site Manager at the Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site in Rome City, and is the Natural History Section Manager for the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites. He has been a life-long birder and nature photographer and is currently a board member for the Indiana Audubon Society, Friend of Goose Pond and serves as the Bird Town Indiana Chairman.
This program is free and open to the public.

Location : Holliday Park – 6363 Spring Mill Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46260

Sparrow Field Trip – Goose Pond FWA
2016-10-08 06:30 - 13:00 UTC | Goose Pond FWA Visitor Center, 13540 West County Road 400 South, Linton, IN, 47441, United States
Join Mike Timmons on a trip to Goose Pond FWA on October 8th, 2016 in search of migrating sparrows. The trip will focus on finding and IDing the variety of sparrows that inhabit the area during fall migration. Attendees can expect to see Song, Field, Savannah, and White-crowned Sparrows. It’s also peak time for Nelson’s and Le Conte’s Sparrows. You never know what the group will run across!
We will meet at 6:30am at the Marsh Supermarket located at 2002 Stafford Rd, Plainfield, IN 46168. Participants can expect to return to Indy around 1:00pm.
This trip will entail walking rough, uneven ground in the Beehunter and Goose Pond area. Please contact Mike at zeroskilz@yahoo.com if you have any questions.
Registration is not required but appreciated, and the event is open to everyone.

Fall Migrant Hike at Eagle Creek with Mike Timmons
2016-09-24 08:00 - 11:00 UTC | Eagle Creek Park Ornithology Center, 6515 Delong Road, Indianapolis, IN, 46278, United States
Join Mike Timmons on a hike around Eagle Creek Park in search of fall migrants. The trip will focus on finding migrant warblers, vireos, and thrushes passing through during fall migration. This date should be close to peak migration for warblers. Attendees can expect to see a variety of species. It’s a good time to come out and work on your fall plumage identification skills.
We will meet at 8:00am in the marina parking lot. Participants can expect the trip to end around 11:00am. This trip will entail walking on mostly paved surfaces or mowed grass areas. Please contact Mike atzeroskilz@yahoo.com if you have any questions.
Registration is not required but appreciated, and the event is open to everyone.
