Bird Alliance of Central Indiana

Nina Mason Pulliam EcoLab Field Trip
2024-09-21 08:00 - 10:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | 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 Dr. David Benson. Dave is the Director of the Nina Mason Pulliam EcoLab & Associate Professor of Biology at Marian University.
We will meet at the St. Francis Colonnade 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 Aug. 31st 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.
This field trip is expected to fill quickly. To register email Chuck Anderson at chucka1999@aol.com.
Photo courtesy of Chuck Anderson.

Eagle Creek Park Clean Up
2024-09-21 08:00 - 12:00 | Eagle Creek Park Ornithology Center, 6515 Delong Road, Indianapolis, IN, 46278, United States
Join fellow ABAS members for a volunteer project at Eagle Creek Park. On Saturday, September 21 from 8:00 am-12:00 pm we will meet to clean up at cofferdam trail and the north loop trail. Come explore a new or familiar park and help us keep it clean at this park clean up event. RSVP and direct any questions to Audrey Cooper, Conservation Chair, at audreyacooper@gmail.com.

Cool Creek Beginning Bird Hike
2024-09-22 08:30 - 10:30, 2024-09-25 08:30 - 10:30, 2024-10-06 08:30 - 10:30, 2024-10-09 08:30 - 10:30, 2024-10-16 08:30 - 10:30, 2024-10-23 08:30 - 10:30, 2024-10-30 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.

Eagle Creek Bird Hikes
2024-09-22 09:00 - 11:00, 2024-09-29 09:00 - 11:00, 2024-10-06 09:00 - 11:00, 2024-10-13 09:00 - 11:00, 2024-10-20 09:00 - 11:00, 2024-10-27 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.

Shorebird Workshop
2024-09-24 17:30 - 19:30 | Eagle Creek Park Ornithology Center, 6515 Delong Road, Indianapolis, IN, 46278, United States
Attention birders! Have you ever wanted the opportunity to improve your shorebird identification skills? Look no further than the Eagle Creek Ornithology Centers Fall Shorebird ID workshop! With over 34 regularly occurring shorebird species found in Indiana annually, shorebirds can be a fun yet challenging group of species to confidently identify. Join Eagle Creek Ornithology Center naturalist, Aidan Rominger on Tuesday, September 24th from 5:30-7:30pm where he will teach how to properly identify shorebirds in fall plumage, as well as other useful tips that will make identifying these challenging birds a breeze! The first half of the class will be held inside in the Eagle Creek OC classroom. The second half of the program will be out in the field to look for any shorebirds we can find in the park, putting our classroom skills to the test! Cost for adults is $10 and youth participants are FREE (recommended for ages 12+ only). Please register both adults and youth here: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/indyparks/activity/search/detail/28328?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true

Cool Creek Bird Hike
2024-09-28 08:00 - 10:00, 2024-10-05 08:00 - 10:00, 2024-10-12 08:00 - 10:00, 2024-10-19 08:00 - 10:00, 2024-10-26 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.

Beckenholdt Family Park Bird Hike
2024-09-28 08:00 - 10:00, 2024-10-26 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!

Strawtown Koteewi Park - Beginning Bird Hikes
2024-10-03 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!

Gardening for Birds: Seed Saving
2024-10-08 17:30 - 19:00 | Eagle Creek Park Ornithology Center, 6515 Delong Road, Indianapolis, IN, 46278, United States
Join us on October 8, 2024, from 5:30 to 7:00 PM at the Ornithology Center (OC) to learn how to prepare native plant seeds in the fall for germination over the winter, to support wildlife, especially birds! Join for a brief presentation followed by a garden tour, then practice separating pre-collected seeds & build two germination containers, one for the center and one for you to take home! Containers created by participants for the OC will be planted in the wildlife gardens in the spring. Participants can take home a seed container of their own as well to observe the final stages of germination and to plant at their own homes!
All materials will be provided. Participants are encouraged to bring a clean plastic container (think plastic milk jug, gallon or half or 2L soda bottle) to utilize in the workshop. Preregistration is required, $15/participant. This program is geared towards adults with an interest in gardening with native plants, youth ages 12+ are welcome to register with their adult guardian. Register here: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/indyparks/activity/search/detail/28260?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true

Hardwood Ecosystem Experiment Presentation
2024-10-08 19:30 - 20:30 | Holliday Park Nature Center, 6363 Spring Mill Road, Indianapolis, IN, 46260, United States
The Hardwood Ecosystem Experiment (HEE), a long-term research project on forest management techniques that is based out of Morgan-Monroe and Yellowwood State Forest. This presentation will cover the various research projects and goals which encompasses the HEE, as well as results.

Brandywine Park Bird Hike
2024-10-12 08:00 - 10:00 | Brandywine Park, 900 East Davis Rd, Greenfield, IN, 46140, United States

Lye Creek Prairie Burn Field Trip
2024-10-13 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.

Holliday Park Bird Hike
2024-10-15 08:30 - 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!

October Owl Festival
2024-10-26 - 2024-10-27 | Eagle Creek Park Ornithology Center, 6515 Delong Road, Indianapolis, IN, 46278, United States
Save the date for the 9th annual October Owl Festival at the Eagle Creek Park Ornithology Center, October 26th and 27th. This event is FREE with park admission, fun for the whole family, and guaranteed to be an Owl-tastic time! Check back soon for the full schedule of events & activities here: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/indyparks/activity/search/detail/28294?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true
