Beckenholdt Park Bird Hike
2021-04-24 08:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | 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!

Spring Migrant Bird Hike at Sargent Road Nature Park – FULL
2021-04-24 08:00 - 10:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Sargent Road Nature Park, 8101 Sargent Rd, Indianapolis, IN, 46256, United States
Join us as Earl Simon leads us through Sargent Road Nature Park (SRNP). Earl is a member of the board of the Mud Creek Conservancy which is instrumental in the development of SRNP. This will be prime time for viewing warblers and other migrants. The terrain is flat with a mowed trail for easy accessibility. Dress appropriately for the weather conditions and don’t forget your binoculars. There are no restrooms available at the park.

The field trip is limited to 12 participants and registration is required. Local ABAS members can register prior to March 17th after which time, if there are spots available, anyone may register. To register email Chuck Anderson at chucka1999@aol.com or text Chuck at (317) 767-5438.

The wearing of masks is required but may be relaxed at times at the discretion of the hike leader if we can maintain social distancing.

SRNP is located at the intersection of 82nd Street and Sargent Road, Indianapolis. The entrance to the park is off Sargent Road just south of 82nd Street. The address given is approximate.

Hooded Warbler courtesy of Chuck Anderson.

Cool Creek Bird Hikes
2021-04-24 08:00 - 22:00, 2021-05-01 08:00 - 22:00, 2021-05-08 08:00 - 22:00, 2021-05-15 08:00 - 22:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | 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.
Depending on the rules at the time, masks may be required for this hike.

Fort Harrison State Park Spring Migration Walks
2021-04-25 08:00 - 10:00, 2021-05-02 08:00 - 10:00, 2021-05-09 08:00 - 10:00, 2021-05-16 08:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | 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. For more information, contact Don at dongorney@yahoo.com.
Masks will likely be required during the hikes. There may be times where we can spread out and get a break from the masks.

Washington Township Park Beginner Bird Hike
2021-04-25 08:30 - 10:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Washington Township Park, 115 McClain Place, Avon, IN, 46123, United States
Join experienced birders from ABAS as they lead a bird hike at Washington Township Park. This hike will be geared toward beginner birders though all experience levels are welcome. Meet at the gazebo in the Upper Park. Be sure to bring binoculars and bird identification books if you have them. Dress for the weather. Trail terrain may be steep and uneven. Please wear good walking shoes. Restrooms are located beside the parking lot.
All participants must register with Washington Township Parks & Recreation at https://wtp.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1014. Capacity is limited to 12 registrants.

Please wear a mask and practice social distancing.

Eagle Creek Bird Hikes
2021-04-25 09:00 - 11:00, 2021-05-02 09:00 - 11:00, 2021-05-09 09:00 - 11:00, 2021-05-16 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | 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.
Masks will be required for the majority of the hike. There may be times when we can spread out and take a break from the masks.

Cool Creek Beginning Bird Hikes
2021-04-28 08:00 - 10:00, 2021-05-09 08:30 - 10:30, 2021-05-12 08:30 - 10:30, 2021-05-19 08:30 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | 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.
Depending on the rules at the time, masks will likely be required for the hikes.

Bird Zionsville Week - Birding for Beginners
2021-04-29 18:00, 2021-05-01 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Starkey Park, 667 Sugarbush Drive, Zionsville, IN, 46077, United States
Do you want to learn more about birds but don’t know where to start? This introductory class from Zionsville Parks & Recreation will cover the identification of common backyard birds, binocular use, and how to attract birds to your yard. This program features a Thursday evening webinar with an optional Saturday morning field day to practice what you’ve learned. A Zoom link to the Thursday webinar will be sent out to all registered participants the week of the program.
Registration is free and can be done at https://www.zionsville-in.gov/Activities/Activity/Detail/Bird-Zionsville-Week-337
A Zoom link will be sent via email prior to the meeting on Thursday.
The field trip will be Saturday at Starkey Park.

Bird Hike at Marott Park & Nature Preserve
2021-04-30 08:00 - 10:00, 2021-05-07 08:00 - 10:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Marott Park & Nature Preserve, 7350 N College Ave, Indianapolis, IN, 46240, United States
Experienced birders from ABAS will lead a bird hike sponsored by the Friends of Marott Woods Nature Preserve. Beginning birders welcome. This should be primetime for spring migration. The preserve has dirt trails and there are decent hill climbs so wear appropriate footwear. Don’t forget to bring your binoculars.
The bird hike is free and no advanced registration is required. We’ll meet at the preserve parking lot.
The wearing of masks is required but there may be times we can spread out and take a break from the masks.

Hague Road Nature Haven Bird Hike – FULL
2021-05-01 08:00 - 10:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Hague Road Nature Haven, Hague Road, Noblesville, IN, 46060, United States
ABAS will lead a bird hike at Hague Road Nature Haven sponsored by the Noblesville Parks and Recreation. Beginning birders are welcome. This should be prime time for spring migration. The bird hike is free but limited to 12 participants. To register go to https://secure.rec1.com/IN/city-of-noblesville-in/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTEzOTUyMzM=

Masks will likely be required for most of the hike. There may be times we can spread out and take a break from the masks.

There is no street number on Hague Rd for the parking area. The parking area is about 0.3 miles south of Sheridan Rd on Hague Rd. These coordinates may be helpful: 40.051222, -86.039249.

Strawtown Koteewi Park - Beginning Bird Hikes
2021-05-05 08:00 - 10:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | 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!
Depending on the rules at the time, masks will likely be required for the hikes.

Sodalis Nature Park Spring Hike - FULL
2021-05-08 07:30 - 10:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Sodalis Nature Park, 7700 S. Co. Rd. 975E, Plainfield, IN, 46168, United States
Join experienced birder and field trip leader, Scott Enochs, as he leads you on a bird hike at Sodalis Nature Park in search of migrating warblers and other spring arrivals. 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 12 participants and registration is required. Priority registration is available to ABAS members through April 15, 2021. After that date, if any open spots remain, non-members may register. To register email Chuck Anderson at chucka1999@aol.com or text Chuck at (317) 767-5438.

Masks will be required for the majority of the bird hike. There may be times when we can spread out and get a break from the masks.

Birding Belize: It’s UnBELIEZEable! - SOLD OUT
2021-05-11 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Zoom Meeting, IN, United States
David Rupp, owner of IndiGo Birding Nature Tours in Bloomington, will give a presentation about birding in Belize, an emerging destination in Central America. David fell in love with Belize on his first visit and has led multiple birding tours to Belize since. The presentation will feature photos from recent tour participants as well as from Belizean photographers.
Belize is only the size of Massachusetts but has a bird list of nearly 600 species. From 22 species of hummingbirds to the Ocellated Turkey, Belize offers birds of all shapes, sizes, and colors. The combination of tropical birding and a diverse and fascinating culture make Belize appealing for all levels of birders. As a bonus, the people are super-friendly and the food is delicious!
David will introduce you to the different regions of the country, some unique birds you can find, and give some examples of the variety of lodging that could fit a tight budget or provide a luxurious experience. David hopes to be joined via Zoom by his friend Isaias Morataya, guide extraordinaire at Black Rock Lodge and the #3 eBirder in Belize, who will share some of his passion for birding and answer questions as well.
David is a former board member of both ABAS and the Sassafras Audubon Society and began his career as a naturalist in the Indy Parks system.
This will be an online program using Zoom. Participants will register using Eventbrite and there will be a limit of 90. To register go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/birding-belize-its-unbeliezeable-tickets-138804284351. Once we are close to the program date, you will receive an email with an invite to a Zoom meeting.
Photo courtesy of David Rupp.

Garfield Park Urban Bird Walks - Canceled
2021-05-15 08:00 - 09:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | 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.
This Indy Parks event requires registration through their system here. There is a $5 fee per person.
Meet at the Conservatory entrance. Masks and social distancing will be required.

Spring Birding at Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge
2021-05-16 08:30 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge, 12985 East US Highway 50, Seymour, IN, 47274, United States
Join ABAS Education Chair Jessica Helmbold for a day of celebrating the best of spring. Enjoy southern Indiana blooming, migration, and lunch after the outing.
Meet at the Muscatatuck Visitors Center, 12985 East U.S. Highway 50, Seymour, Indiana, at 8:30 am. We’ll bird until 12:30 pm or 1:00 pm. Please remember to dress for the weather, wear comfortable walking shoes, and bring any water, hats, bug spray, and sunscreen you need. As always bring your binoculars.
An optional lunch will be at a local eatery with the location to be determined. Participants will be responsible for paying for their own lunch. Let us know in advance if you are planning to join the group for lunch so we can make reservations at the restaurant.
There will be no fee for the field trip and it’s open to the public. Registration is required. If you have any questions and to register for the field trip, email Jessica at jh_beagle@hotmail.com.
Masks will be required for the majority of the hike. There may be times when we can spread out and get a quick break from the masks.
Photo courtesy of Chuck Anderson.

Holliday Park Bird Hike
2021-05-18 08:00 - 09:30 (America/New_York) | 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!
Depending on the rules at the time, masks will likely be required for most of the hike. There may be times we can spread out and take a quick break from the masks. Check the ABAS calendar to be sure the hike isn’t canceled.
