Bird Alliance of Central Indiana

Eagle Creek Bird Hikes
2023-12-31 09:00 - 10:00, 2023-12-24 09:00 - 10:00, 2023-12-17 09:00 - 10:00, 2023-12-10 09:00 - 10:00, 2023-12-03 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | 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.

Cool Creek Bird Hike
2023-12-30 09:00 - 11:00, 2023-12-28 09:00 - 11:00, 2023-12-23 09:00 - 11:00, 2023-12-21 09:00 - 11:00, 2023-12-16 09:00 - 11:00, 2023-12-14 09:00 - 11:00, 2023-12-09 09:00 - 11:00, 2023-12-07 09:00 - 11:00 and 1 more date | 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.

Jamestown CBC
2023-12-30 08:30 - 17:00 | McCloud Park Nature Center, 8518 Hughes Rd, North Salem, IN, 46165, United States
For this Christmas Bird Count (CBC) meet at McCloud Nature Park, located southwest of North Salem in Hendricks County, at 8:30 am. A link with a map to the park is at http://www.hendrickscountyparks.org/our-parks/mccloud-nature-park/.
It is preferred that participants register in advance with Roger Hedge. Contact Roger at (317) 473-3222 (cell) or rogerlheadge@gmail.com
The group will meet for lunch in North Salem at 12:30 pm. Anyone who wishes to continue after lunch is welcome to join Roger in the afternoon.

Cool Creek Beginning Bird Hike
2023-12-27 09:00 - 11:00, 2023-12-24 09:00 - 11:00, 2023-12-20 09:00 - 11:00, 2023-12-13 09:00 - 11:00, 2023-12-10 09:00 - 11:00, 2023-12-06 09:00 - 11:00 | 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.

Holliday Park Bird Hike
2023-12-19 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!

Eagle Creek Valley CBC
2023-12-17 08:00 - 13:00 | Eagle Creek Park Ornithology Center, 6515 Delong Road, Indianapolis, IN, 46278, United States
The Eagle Creek Valley Christmas Bird Count (CBC), sponsored by ABAS, takes place within a 15-mile-diameter circle centered in Eagle Creek Park on the northwest side of Indianapolis. This year the count will be held on Sunday December 18, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm with a pitch-in lunch for all participants at the Ornithology Center 12:00pm – 1:00 pm.
To participate, please reach out to the count coordinator, Aidan Rominger, by December 1 so birding teams can be formed and count plans made in advance. Call the Ornithology Center at (317) 327-2473, or email aidan.rominger@indy.gov. Stop by the Ornithology Center (6515 Delong Road, Indianapolis, IN 46278) to pick up an information packet for your assigned area the week before the count, December 5 – 10, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm.
If you are a beginning birder, you may be able to join a group that includes at least one experienced birdwatcher. In addition, if your home is within the boundaries of the count circle, you can report the birds that visit your feeder once you have arranged to do so with the count compiler.

Johnson County CBC
2023-12-17 08:00 - 13:00 | Johnson County Parks, 2949 E. North Street, Nineveh, IN, 46164, United States
This Christmas Bird Count will meet at the Johnson County Park office at 8:00 am.
To participate, please contact Mike Clay at mclay100@gmail.com.

7th Greenfield CBC
2023-12-17 06:45 - 18:00 | Meet at Jack’s Donuts, 1522 N State St, Greenfield, IN, 46140, United States
Join the Greenfield Birders for a day birding in and around Greenfield. We are participating in the 124th National Christmas Bird Count (CBC) in which we will tally every individual bird we find within our assigned region. Don’t worry if you can only come for a couple of hours, or even just watch your feeders from home. All levels of involvement and skill are welcome. There will be driving and hiking involved if you participate in the field, so dress for the weather.
We will meet at 6:45 am at Jack’s Donuts on Highway 9 in Greenfield where breakfast will be provided. Here we will split up into groups to cover more ground and ensure our teams are prepared. If you have questions or wish to sign-up to be part of the Greenfield CBC, please contact Adam Wilson at NikonBirdHunter@gmail.com or contact Adam on Facebook.

Vermiculture with Jessica Irvine: Indiana Dept. of Environmental Management
2023-12-12 19:30 - 20:30 | Holliday Park Nature Center, 6363 Spring Mill Road, Indianapolis, IN, 46260, United States
Join Indiana Department of Environmental Management’s (IDEM) Environmental Education and Outreach Coordinator, Jessica Irvine, to learn about vermicomposting (composting with worms). Learn about worms, how red worms help turn food scraps into compost, and simple ways you can divert the amount of trash sent to landfills.

Photo courtesy of Markus Spiske via Unsplash.

Indiana Young Birders Network December Birding Hike
2023-12-09 09:00 - 10:00 | Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Road, Fishers, IN, 46038, United States
Come meet and connect with other youth birders!
Are you a youth birder looking to connect with the Indiana birding community at large? Look no further than the Indiana Young Birders Network. Indiana Audubon’s Young Birders Network (IYBN) is a free community that connects youth birders and nature enthusiasts to the world of birding. Our goal is to create a safe, fun, and innovative environment for youth birders to grow and learn through hands-on birding experiences in the field, educational demonstrations, and much more.
Join us for a birding hike at Conner Prairie on December 9, 2023. Park in the guest parking lot and enter through the main entrance. We will gather there to sign waivers, use restrooms if needed, and do introductions. Birding will last for about 1 hour.
Please bring your binoculars if you already have them. We will have a limited supply of binoculars that you can borrow if needed. Dress appropriately for the weather, wear hiking boots if possible, and bring some water.
Registration is required but there is no fee to attend the hike. Parents are more than welcome to join us.
If you have questions or concerns regarding this event or the IYBN, contact Youth & Community Outreach Coordinator Rachel Brent at rbrent@indianaaudubon.org. If you have questions about Conner Prairie, contact Michelle Morton, Nature Engagement Specialist at Morton@connerprairie.org.
Website: https://www.connerprairie.org/
Photo courtesy of Indiana Audubon

Strawtown Koteewi Park - Beginning Bird Hikes
2023-12-06 09:00 - 11:00 | 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 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!

Black Friday Hike With Cliff At Fern Station Nature Preserve
2023-11-24 10:30 - 12:00 | CILTI Fern Station, 123 Main St, Greencastle, IN, 46193, United States
Amos Butler Audubon Society donated $25,000 to CILTI for the purchase of this property.
CILTI President Cliff Chapman is back for their popular #optoutside Black Friday hike. This time he will lead a guided nature walk through Fern Station, near Greencastle. Protecting this 570-acre Putnam County property was the highlight of CILTI’s year. Enjoy a chance to see a stunning property that is not yet open to the public.
Please click here for more information and RSVP link: Black Friday Hike with Cliff at Fern Station Nature Preserve | Central Indiana Land Trust (conservingindiana.org)

Waterfowl, Raptors, Cranes, & Owls at Goose Pond - FULL
2023-11-19 12:00 - 18:00 | Goose Pond FWA Visitor Center, 13540 West County Road 400 South, Linton, IN, 47441, United States
Join accomplished birder Richard Garrett as he leads us on a field trip to Goose Pond Fish & Wildlife Area (FWA) in search of waterfowl and raptors. In addition to viewing multiple species of ducks and geese, we should see Northern Harriers hunting low over the fields. Just before dusk, Short-eared Owls will likely appear. Richard is a member of the “Indiana300 Club” having seen over 300 species of birds in the state in a single calendar year.
We’ll meet at the Goose Pond Visitor’s Center parking lot at 12:00 pm. The center has modern, indoor restrooms. The majority of the field trip will be by car with multiple stops to get out to view birds. As always, bring your binoculars and spotting scope if you have one. A couple of pairs of binoculars will be available to lend for the outing.
There is no fee for the field trip. However, it is limited to 10 participants, and registration is required. Priority registration is available to ABAS members through November 1, 2023, at which time if there are any spots open, registration will be open to non-members. Email Chuck Anderson at chucka1999@aol.com or text (317) 767-5438 to be put on a standby list for this FULL field trip.
Photo Courtesy of Chuck Anderson.
