Bird Alliance of Central Indiana

Thornwood Nature Preserve Bird Hike
2023-09-09 08:00 - 10:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | 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!

Cool Creek Bird Hike
2023-09-09 08:00 - 10:00, 2023-09-02 08:00 - 10:00, 2023-08-26 08:00 - 10:00, 2023-08-19 08:00 - 10:00, 2023-08-12 08:00 - 10:00, 2023-08-05 08:00 - 10:00, 2023-07-29 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.

Bird Safe Indy Volunteer Meeting
2023-09-07 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-08-26 12:30 - 13:30, 2023-08-20 13:00 - 14:00 | 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!

Strawtown Koteewi Park - Beginning Bird Hikes
2023-09-06 08:30 - 10:30, 2023-08-02 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!

Cool Creek Beginning Bird Hike
2023-09-03 08:30 - 10:30, 2023-08-30 08:30 - 10:30, 2023-08-23 08:30 - 10:30, 2023-08-20 08:30 - 10:30, 2023-08-16 08:30 - 10:30, 2023-08-09 08:30 - 10:30, 2023-08-06 08:30 - 10:30, 2023-07-26 08:30 - 10:30 and 1 more date | 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.

Vulture Awareness Day
2023-09-02 10:00 - 16:00 | Eagle Creek Park Ornithology Center, 6515 Delong Road, Indianapolis, IN, 46278, United States
Celebrate International Vulture Awareness Day with crafts and activities all day at the Ornithology Center! Saturday, September 2nd. FREE with park admission – donations to our Raptor Ambassador Fund greatly appreciated.
10:00 – 11:30 am Vultures, Coyotes, & Crows, Oh My! – Scavengers are often misunderstood even though they play an important role in our ecosystems! Join a naturalist at the Eagle Creek Ornithology Center to learn all about what makes a scavenger, why animals scavenge, and why they are so important for our ecosystems! Engage in activities to learn about the life of scavengers, including a guess that scent game, as well as a special scavenger hunt in our Outdoor Classroom. This event is designed for kids 2nd to 5th grade. FREE with park admission but the program will be capped at 25 people maximum. Please call ahead if you have any accessibility needs – we would be happy to accommodate!
2:30 – 3:00 pm Raptor Feeding Time – Learn all about vultures and meet Matilda, our Turkey Vulture Ambassador! FREE with park admission, drop-ins welcome. Outside, rain or shine.
12:00 – 4:00 pm Vulture crafts and coloring in the nature classroom; Scavenger Hunts; Migration Obstacle Course available upon request

Shorebird ID Workshop & Hike
2023-08-31 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 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 August 31st, 2023 where he will go through IDing shorebirds in both fall and spring plumage, as well as other useful tips that make identifying these challenging birds easy. The first half of the class will be inside in the Eagle Creek OC classroom, and the second half, if there is habitat and shorebirds present, we will go out and look for any shorebirds we can find in the park putting the classroom skills to the test!
The workshop will be located at the Eagle Creek Ornithology Center, and will be held from 5:30pm-7:30pm on 8/31/2023. Pre-registration required. There is a $10 sign-up fee for all adults over 19 years old attending the program. All participants under 19 can attend for free with a registered adult! Park admission included. Register here:
http://apm.activecommunities.com/indyparks/Activity_Search/25199

Fountain Square Swift Watch
2023-08-27 20:30 - 21:30 | Rooftop Garden at Fountain Square Theatre Building, 1111 Prospect St, Indianapolis, IN, 46203, United States
Join ABAS Education Chair and Indy Park Naturalist Jessica Helmbold for bites, drinks, and Chimney Swifts at Fountain Square Theatre. From the Rooftop Garden Cocktail Lounge, mingle with ABAS members while observing an active swift colony, plus Common Nighthawks. There is a limit of 10 for this event and registration is required. Register at info@birdallianceofcentralindiana.org. The best viewing will be 8:30 to 9:30.
There is parking on the street outside the building or lot at Woodlawn Ave. just north of the building right off of Woodlawn and Virginia. Go to the side of the theatre building near Kuma’s Korner restaurant to find a building entrance door and hall with elevator. Take the elevator to the top floor.

Brandywine Park Bird Hike
2023-08-26 08:00 - 10:00, 2023-08-12 08:00 - 10:00 | Brandywine Park, 900 East Davis Rd, Greenfield, IN, 46140, United States

Holliday Park Bird Hike
2023-08-15 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!

Garfield Park Urban Bird Walks
2023-08-12 08:00 - 09:30 | 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 park naturalist, Jessica Helmbold, 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.

Hazel Landing Park Cleanup
2023-08-04 09:30 - 11:00 | Hazel Landing Park, 10601 Hazel Dell Parkway, Carmel, IN, 46033, United States
Join fellow Amos Butler members for a volunteer project with Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation! On Friday, August 4th from 9:30am-11:00am we will meet at Hazel Landing Park in Carmel for a park clean up. Come explore a new or familiar place and volunteer with other ABAS members. This park is a beloved birding location along the White River in southern Hamilton County. Help us keep it clean by joining for this park clean up event! Registration is required and must be completed no later than August 2nd by each person attending in order to sign a waiver/agreement.

Click here to register for this volunteer event! (Registration is required)

Details:

Date: Friday, August 4th
Time: 9:30am-11:00am (please arrive 15 minutes early to sign in)
Location: Hazel Landing Park (10601 Hazel Dell Pkwy, Carmel, IN 46033)
What to bring: Closed toed shoes, water

Any questions can be directed to Audrey Cooper, Conservation Chair, at audreyacooper@gmail.com.

Learn more about Hazel Landing park here!
