Atlantic and Pacific Ocean Pelagic Birds
2023-09-12 19:30 - 20:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Holliday Park Nature Center, 6363 Spring Mill Road, Indianapolis, IN, 46260, United States
Accomplished birder and photographer, Aidan Rominger, will share his knowledge and photos from his pelagic birding excursions off both the east and west coasts. Pelagic birds live in the open sea and generally only come to land during their nesting season. Shearwaters, petrels, and albatross are only a few of the birds included in his presentation. A must see program for those interested in going on a pelagic birding trip.

Cool Creek Beginning Bird Hike
2023-09-13 08:30 - 10:30, 2023-09-17 08:30 - 10:30, 2023-09-20 08:30 - 10:30, 2023-09-27 08:30 - 10:30, 2023-10-01 08:30 - 10:30, 2023-10-11 08:30 - 10:30, 2023-10-15 08:30 - 10:30, 2023-10-18 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.

Fall Warbler ID Workshop
2023-09-13 17:30 - 19:00 | Eagle Creek Park Ornithology Center, 6515 Delong Road, Indianapolis, IN, 46278, United States
Attention birders! Have you ever wanted the opportunity to improve your fall bird identification skills? Look no further than the Eagle Creek Ornithology Centers fall warbler ID workshop! With over 30+ regularly occurring warbler species found in Indiana annually, warblers can be a fun yet challenging group of species to confidently identify, especially in the fall. Join Eagle Creek Ornithology Center naturalist, and avid birder, Aidan Rominger on September 13th, 2023 where he will go through IDing warblers in fall plumage, as well as other useful tips that make identifying these long-distant migrants easy.
The first half of the class will be inside in the Eagle Creek OC classroom, and the second half we will go out and look for any warblers we can find in the park putting the classroom skills to the test! FREE with park admission, but pre-registration required here: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/indyparks/activity/search/detail/25605?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true

Birdathon Online Auction
2023-09-14 08:00 - 2023-09-17 20:00 | Online, IN, United States
On September 14 Birdathon will hold its fourth online auction. We have lots of exciting items and experiences for you to bid on and hopefully win. From the comfort of your home, you can benefit the birds of Indiana. You can build you art collection with items from Boehm Studios, a day of birding with ABAS Past President, Rob Ripma, a wine and cheese pontoon boat tour on Eagle Creek Reservoir, bird feeders, binoculars, bird books, and many more desirable items. The auction will start September 14th at 8am and continue until September 17th at 8pm.
Check out our FAQ for information on logging in, shipping, pick up dates, and more.
To create an account go to: https://www.birdallianceofcentralindiana.org/my-account/

Bird Safe Indy Volunteer Meeting
2023-09-16 07:00 - 08:00 | Indiana Department of Correction, 302 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN, 46204, United States
HELLO BIRD LOVERS!

Bird Safe Indy is hosting training for bird window strike victim data collection/bird rescuing for the Bird Safe Indy (fka Lights Out Indy) initiative of the ABAS here in Indianapolis. August 15 is the start of our fall survey season and it runs through November 15. We need all the help we can get in documenting window strikes!

They will be meeting in front of the Indiana Department of Correction (302 W Washington St) for demonstrations that may last up to an hour. This will include some walking around nearby buildings. You just need to bring yourself and perhaps a phone as there will be an app demonstration. *As a disclaimer, you may see birds in unsettling conditions.

Please attend one of the below training dates if you are interested!

Sunday, August 20 at 1:00 pm
Saturday, August 26 at 12:30 pm
Thursday, September 7 at 1:00 pm
Saturday, September 16 at 7:00 am

If you have any questions, please contact us through email at loi@birdallianceofcentralindiana.org or directly through our social media channels. Hope to see you there!

Marott Woods Nature Preserve Hike
2023-09-16 08:00 - 09:30 | Marott Park & Nature Preserve – 75th Street, 899 E 75th Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46220, United States
Experienced birders from ABAS will lead a bird hike at the 102-acre Marott Woods Nature Preserve. Beginning birders welcome. This should be prime time for the Fall migration. The preserve is along Williams Creek and has dirt trails and a generally flat terrain. Do not forget your binoculars. A couple of pairs may be available to lend for the morning.
The bird hike is free but advance registration is required. To reserve your spot, email Chuck Anderson at chucka1999@aol.com. We will meet at the parking lot on the NORTH side of the park along 75th Street.

Cool Creek Bird Hike
2023-09-16 08:00 - 10:00, 2023-09-23 08:00 - 10:00, 2023-09-30 08:00 - 10:00, 2023-10-07 08:00 - 10:00, 2023-10-14 08:00 - 10:00, 2023-10-21 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
2023-09-19 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!

Thornwood Nature Preserve Bird Hike
2023-09-23 08:00 - 10:00 | Thornwood Nature Preserve, 1597 South Morristown Pike, 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!

Nina Mason Pulliam Ecolab Hike
2023-09-23 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. The field trip will be led by Aidan Rominger, a well-known birder and photographer.
We will meet at the St. Francis statue just west of the Allison Mansion on the campus of Marian University at 8:00 am. The field trip is limited to 10 participants and early registration is offered to ABAS members until September 9 after which time non-members may register if there are any open spots. Don’t forget to bring your binoculars. A couple of pairs will be available to lend, if needed.
To register email Chuck Anderson at chucka1999@aol.com or text Chuck at 317-767-5438.

Birds & Brews with Audubon Great Lakes
2023-09-27 17:00 - 19:00 | Upland Fountain Square Brewery, 1201 Prospect St., Indianapolis, IN, 46203, United States
Audubon Great Lakes and Amos Butler Audubon Society invite you to meet fellow birders, engage with local decision makers and tap into the biggest issues affecting Indiana’s birds at the Birds & Brews in Indianapolis at Upland Brewing-Fountain Square—all while enjoying a complimentary drink on us! We’re excited to welcome special guests, to be announced.
COST: Free with RSVP (Must be 21+ to attend the event. RSVP includes a complimentary drink and light appetizers).

Please register here

Image courtesy of Audubon Great Lakes

Nocturnal Migrants
2023-09-29 18:30 - 20:00 | Eagle Creek Park Ornithology Center, 6515 Delong Road, Indianapolis, IN, 46278, United States
Each fall, hundreds of species of songbirds make the perilous journey from their Canadian breeding grounds, to the jungles of South America. Join Eagle Creek Ornithology Center naturalist, Aidan Rominger, on September 29th, 2023 where he will go through how to properly ID many of these migrating songbird species at night, by listening to flight calls given by each species. We will also go into depth on how to best view these migrating songbirds under the stars!
The first half of the class will be inside in the classroom, and the second half, we will go out and listen for any migrating songbirds, as well as see if we can view them flying past the moon. FREE with park admission, but registration is required here: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/indyparks/activity/search/detail/25606?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true

Sodalis Nature Park - Fall Migrant Hike
2023-09-30 07:30 - 10:00 | Sodalis Nature Park, 7700 S. Co. Rd. 975E, Plainfield, IN, 46168, United States
Join Scott Enochs, experienced birder, field trip leader and IAS board member as he leads you on a bird hike at Sodalis Nature Park in search of migrating warblers and other migrants. Sodalis is known as one of the most productive birding hotspots in Hendricks County. 170 species have been recorded there, including 34 warbler species.
Trails through the park are a mix of gravel and dirt and are normally an easy walk, but interior trails can become very muddy after moderate rain. Appropriate footwear is recommended. We’ll meet in the parking lot at Sodalis Nature Park.
The field trip is free but limited to twelve participants and registration is required. Priority registration is available to ABAS members through September 16. After that date, if any open spots remain, non-members may register. To register email Chuck Anderson at chucka1999@aol.com.
Don’t forget your binoculars. A couple of pairs will be available to lend if needed.

Strawtown Koteewi Park - Beginning Bird Hikes
2023-10-04 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!

Birding in Costa Rica
2023-10-10 19:30 - 20:30 | Holliday Park Nature Center, 6363 Spring Mill Road, Indianapolis, IN, 46260, United States
Join distinguished birder and photographer Doug Vine as he relates his experiences from his 2022 trip to Costa Rica. While there he added 236 birds to his life list and observed 30 hummingbird species. His trip was during the COVID-19 pandemic which unexpectedly added to his adventure. A not to miss program to hear his tales and see his photos of some of his favorite birds he encountered including Snowcap, Red-headed Barbet and Northern Emerald-Toucanet.
Photo of Red-Headed Barbet courtesy of Doug Vine.

Lye Creek Burn Field Trip
2023-10-14 08:30 - 11:00 | Lye Creek Prairie Burn, 240 East County Road 650 North, Cherry Grove, IN, 47933, United States
Join ABAS Recording Secretary and experienced bird hike leader Laurie Voss on a field trip to the Lye Creek Prairie Burn, aka “The Burn”, in search of fall sparrows, migrant waterfowl, and possible shorebirds. We’ll meet at The Burn at 8:30 am.
Participants should expect to hike two to three miles. The terrain is flat though there are no defined trails. Please dress for the weather and wear appropriate walking shoes. As always, don’t forget your binoculars. A couple of pairs will be available to loan for the hike. There are NO restroom facilities on the property.
There is no fee for the field trip. However, the field trip is limited to 12 participants, and registration is required. Priority registration is available for ABAS members until October 1st, after which time, if there are spots available, non-members may register. To register email Chuck Anderson at chucka1999@aol.com.
The Burn is on County Road 650 N in Montgomery County in the general area of Crawfordsville. To get there from I74 take the US 231 exit and go north just under 3 miles to County Road 550 N. Take a right on County Road 550 N for just over a mile to County Road 150 E. Take a left on County Road 150 E and continue to County Road 650 N. Take a right on County Road 650 N for less than a mile to The Burn which will be on the right. The address given is approximate. These GPS coordinates might be helpful: 40.135048, -86.863575.

Beckenholdt Family Park Bird Hike
2023-10-14 09:00 - 11:00 | Beckenholdt Family Park, 2770 North Franklin St, Greenfield, IN, 46140, United States

Waterfowl ID Workshop
2023-10-15 15:00 - 16:30 | Eagle Creek Park Ornithology Center, 6515 Delong Road, Indianapolis, IN, 46278, United States
Learn how to identify all species of waterfowl (ducks, geese and swans) that have been reported in the state of Indiana. We will be looking at ID by plumage as well as by behavior. Once we finish the presentation we will practice our newfound ID skills out on the Eagle Creek reservoir, either in the viewing room or by taking a short walk.
Then if you are able you can join us on the 22nd for a field trip to Goose Pond FWA to put all your new ID skills to the full test. If anyone wants to carpool, we will be meeting at 7 am the Wal-Mart on County Line Rd. and Emerson in Greenwood, up front by the grocery entrance. Otherwise, feel free to meet us in the Goose Pond FWA Visitor Center Parking Lot at 9 AM. We will be birding until 1 pm or until we feel like we’ve covered enough, whichever comes first.
