Bird Alliance of Central Indiana

Lye Creek Burn – Fall Sparrows - FULL
2021-10-23 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Lye Creek Prairie Burn, 240 East County Road 650 North, Cherry Grove, IN, 47933, United States
Join 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 9:00 am.
Participants should expect to hike two to three miles. The terrain is flat, but there are no defined trails. Please dress for the weather and wear appropriate walking shoes. As always, don’t forget your binoculars. 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 7th, after which time, if there are spots available, non-members may register. To register email Chuck Anderson at chucka1999@aol.com or text Chuck at (317) 767-5438.
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 Park Bird Hike
2021-10-23 09:00 - 11:00 (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!

Cool Creek Bird Hikes
2021-10-23 08:30 - 22:30, 2021-10-16 08:30 - 22:30, 2021-10-09 08:30 - 22:30, 2021-10-02 08:30 - 22:30 (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.

Thornwood Nature Preserve Bird Hike
2021-10-23 08:00 - 10:00, 2021-10-09 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Thornwood Nature Preserve, 1597 South Morristown Pike, Greenfield, IN, 46140, United States

Cool Creek Beginning Bird Hikes
2021-10-20 08:30 - 10:30 (America/New_York), 2021-10-17 08:30 - 10:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis), 2021-10-13 08:30 - 10:30 (America/New_York), 2021-10-03 08:30 - 10:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis), 2021-09-29 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.

Bird Walks in the Nina Mason Pulliam EcoLab
2021-10-20 08:00 - 10:00, 2021-10-13 08:00 - 10:00, 2021-10-06 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, and the hike will be led by one of the bird experts at Marian. The only things that are necessary are binoculars and a little bit of patience!
We will meet at the St. Francis statue just west of the Allison Mansion on the Marian campus at 8:00 am every Wednesday starting September 1 and ending November 17. Bring water to drink and wear comfortable shoes. No reservation is required. Contact David Benson, dbenson@marian.edu, with questions.

Bird Walks in the Nina Mason Pulliam EcoLab
2021-10-20 08:00 - 10:00, 2021-10-13 08:00 - 10:00, 2021-10-06 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, and the hike will be led by one of the bird experts at Marian. The only things that are necessary are binoculars and a little bit of patience!
We will meet at the St. Francis statue just west of the Allison Mansion on the Marian campus at 8:00 am every Wednesday starting September 3 and ending November 17. Bring water to drink and wear comfortable shoes. No reservation is required. Contact David Benson, dbenson@marian.edu, with questions.

Holliday Park Bird Hike
2021-10-19 08:30 - 10:00 (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.

Eagle Creek Bird Hikes
2021-10-17 09:00 - 11:00, 2021-10-10 09:00 - 11:00, 2021-10-03 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.

Fort Harrison State Park Fall Migration Walks
2021-10-17 08:00 - 10:00, 2021-10-10 08:00 - 10:00, 2021-10-03 08:00 - 10:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Fort Harrison State Park, 6000 North Post Rd, Indianapolis, IN, 46216, United States
Fall migration is lively and full of warblers, raptors, sparrows, and other songbirds. During the walk, expert birder Don Gorney will point out birds seen and heard and provide details on how to identify cryptic fall warblers, drab flycatchers, and LBJ’s, or Little Brown Jobs, also known as sparrows.
Walks are approximately 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 at 8:00 am.

Owl Fest at Eagle Creek Park
2021-10-16 - 2021-10-17 | Eagle Creek Park Ornithology Center, 6515 Delong Road, Indianapolis, IN, 46278, United States
Join the Ornithology Center for the 6th annual Owl Fest.

Crafts, games, owl pellets, popcorn/hot chocolate/cider available for purchase
Pumpkin painting
Live music from local singer/songwriters
Wildlife programs with Mark Booth’s owls, Turkey Vulture, Barn Owl Flight program, and feeding demonstrations for our Great Horned Owl and Peregrine Falcon
Silent Auction
Screech Owl Nest Boxes for sale leading up to the event

See the Facebook event discussion page for more exact times and more information as the event gets closer.
https://www.facebook.com/events/35898132910096/?active_tab=discussion

Volunteer Workday at Hazel Landing Park
2021-10-13 16:30 - 18:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Hazel Landing Park, 10601 Hazel Dell Parkway, Carmel, IN, 46033, United States
Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation is hosting a joint event for ABAS and Hamilton County Invasives Partnership (HIP). Join us at Hazel Landing Park where these two nature-loving groups will (net)work together to beautify the park. ABAS members will do litter cleanup along the White River and enjoy some bird observations while the HIP strike team will take out invasive plants. It’s an opportunity to meet like-minded people and do some good work in the community.
To register click on the link: https://carmelclayparks.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/carmelclayparks/projectList.jsp?query.project.id=843

Brown Bears of McNeil River
2021-10-12 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Holliday Park Nature Center, 6363 Spring Mill Road, Indianapolis, IN, 46260, United States
Join Chuck Anderson, ABAS President and Field Trip Chair, for an informative program about the Brown Bears of McNeil River State Game Sanctuary in Alaska. Chuck will share his four-day experience watching Brown Bears interact, feed, sleep and play. Many of the bears photographed were within 25 feet and one curious cub came within 5 feet before mom called him back to her side.
Chuck slept outdoors in a tent he brought, supplied his own food, purified his water, and cooked on a camp stove.
We respectfully request that any non-vaccinated attendees wear masks.
Photo courtesy of Chuck Anderson.

Strawtown Koteewi Park - Beginning Bird Hikes
2021-10-06 08:30 - 10:30 (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.
