Bird Alliance of Central Indiana

Cool Creek Beginning Bird Hikes
2019-01-16 09:00 - 10:00, 2019-01-13 09:00 - 10:00, 2019-01-09 09:00 - 10:00, 2018-12-30 09:00 - 10:00, 2018-12-26 09:00 - 10:00, 2018-12-19 09:00 - 10:00, 2018-12-16 09:00 - 10:00, 2018-12-12 09:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York) 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, however, can be frustrating and learning how to identify all of them can be overwhelming! Join our naturalist staff 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
2019-01-15 08:30 - 10:00, 2018-12-18 08:30 - 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!

Eagle Creek - Bird Hikes
2019-01-13 09:00 - 11:00, 2019-01-06 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 at 9:00 am at the Ornithology Center.
This event is free, though a gate fee to Eagle Creek Park applies.

Hoosier Whooping Cranes
2019-01-08 19:30 - 21:00 | Holliday Park Nature Center, 6363 Spring Mill Road, Indianapolis, IN, 46260, United States
Join Danielle Williams, Whooping Crane Outreach Program Assistant for Indiana for the International Crane Foundation (ICF), for an informative program about Whooping Cranes in Indiana.

Did you know the tallest birds in North America winter right here in Indiana? Historically, this was not always the case. In this program, Danielle will discuss how the Whooping Crane made its amazing comeback from fewer than 20 individuals in the 1940s to over 800 today. Learn about the creative methods used to bring Whooping Cranes back to the eastern United States, the ongoing challenges associated with this effort, and what the ICF is doing to help these cranes right here in Indiana.

Danielle graduated from Indiana University with a B.S. in Biology before earning her M.S. in Wildlife and Fisheries Science from Penn State.

In 2018 ABAS supplied a grant to the ICF to help promote Whooping Crane Awareness in Indiana. The ICF also received a Birdathon grant in 2018.

To learn more about the ICF and their work, please visit savingcranes.org.

Christmas Bird Count for Kids
2019-01-05 08:30 - 12:00 | Zion Nature Center, 690 Beech Street, Zionsville, IN, 46077, United States
Whether your child is curious about the natural world, loves to go birding or has never birded before, ABAS volunteers will help your child discover birding and might light within them the curiosity for nature. This workshop is great for scouts working on badges. The free event will include a short lesson on the basics of birding; bird watching out on the trails and inside at the feeder station windows; learning how to collect data; followed by snacks and an awards ceremony. Bring binoculars or field guides if you have them. Dress for cold weather and hiking.
Registration is required as space is limited. Register by emailing naturecenter@zionsville-in.gov.

Strawtown Koteewi Park Beginning Bird Hikes
2019-01-02 08:30 - 10:00, 2018-12-05 09:00 - 10:00 | 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, however, can be frustrating and learning how to identify all of them can be overwhelming! Join our naturalist staff 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!

Eagle Creek - Bird Hikes
2018-12-30 09:00 - 11:00, 2018-12-23 09:00 - 11:00, 2018-12-16 09:00 - 11:00, 2018-12-09 09:00 - 11:00, 2018-12-02 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 at 9:00 am at the Ornithology Center.
Free though gate fee to Eagle Creek Park applies.

Jamestown CBC
2018-12-29 08:30 - 13:00 | McCloud Park Nature Center, 8518 Hughes Rd, North Salem, IN, 46165, United States
For this Christmas Bird Count meet at McCloud Nature Park, located southwest of North Salem in Hendricks County, at 8:30 am. A link with map to the park is at http://www.hendrickscountyparks.org/our-parks/mccloud-nature-park/.
There is no need to register in advance. If you have questions, contact Roger Hedge at 317-473-3222 (cell) or rhedge@dnr.in.gov.
The group will meet for lunch in North Salem, and whoever wishes to continue after lunch is welcome to join Roger in the afternoon.

Hamilton Co CBC
2018-12-29 08:00 - 13:00 | Cool Creek Nature Center, 2000-1 East 151st St, Carmel, IN, 46033, United States
Celebrate the holidays by helping the National Audubon Society conduct the 118th annual Christmas Bird Count. Join other bird-watchers for a morning of hiking and birding. Lunch for participants will be provided by the Hamilton County Parks and Recreation Department at the Cool Creek Nature Center. Registration is required. To register or receive more details, call the Cool Creek Nature Center at 317-774-2500, or email cool.naturecenter@hamiltoncounty.in.gov.
Meet at the Cool Creek Nature Center or go directly to your assigned area.

Eagle Creek Valley CBC
2018-12-16 08:00 - 13:00 | Eagle Creek Park Ornithology Center, 6515 Delong Road, Indianapolis, IN, 46278, United States
The Eagle Creek Valley Christmas Bird Count, sponsored by ABAS, takes place within a 15-mile-diameter circle covering the northwest side of Indianapolis, with the center being in Eagle Creek Park.
If you are a beginning birder, you will 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.
Meet at the Ornithology Center to pick up an information packet for your assigned area before heading out to bird. The Ornithology Center will open at 8:00 am. A pitch-in lunch for all participants will be held at the Ornithology Center at noon to tally our bird count and to reorganize groups to head back outside to cover additional areas if needed.
To participate please register prior to December 9 so birding teams can be formed and count plans made in advance. Reserve your spot by contacting Will Schaust at (317) 327-2473, or emailing him at william.schaust@indy.gov.

108th Indianapolis CBC
2018-12-15 08:00 - 13:00 | Fort Harrison State Park, 6000 North Post Rd, Indianapolis, IN, 46216, United States
Whether you are a first-time birdwatcher or an experienced pro, your help is needed during the 119th annual National Audubon Society’s Christmas Bird Count (CBC). This will be the 108th anniversary of the Indianapolis CBC, which was first held in December 1910.
Nationwide, more than 2,000 CBCs are conducted during the holiday season. National Audubon and other organizations use the data collected in this longest running wildlife census to assess the health of bird populations and to help guide conservation actions. General information about the National Audubon Society and the Annual Christmas Bird Count can be found at www.audubon.org/conservation/join-christmas-bird-count
The Indianapolis CBC, sponsored by the ABAS, takes place within a 15-mile-diameter circle covering the northeast side of Indianapolis, with the center point being in Fort Harrison State Park.
If you are a beginning birder, you will 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 stay home and report the birds that visit your bird feeders.
The most exciting news is that CBC is a free program! To participate, please register prior to December 12 so that birding teams and count plans can be made in advance of the count. Register to participate by calling John Schaust at (317) 208-4021 or emailing schaust@gmail.com.
Our birding teams will gather for lunch at a nearby restaurant to tally our morning count total. If needed teams may cover additional areas after lunch.

2nd Greenfield Birders CBC
2018-12-15 07:00 - 13:00 | 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 118th 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 7:00 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 Birders CBC, please contact Adam Wilson at NikonBirdHunter@gmail.com or contact Adam on Facebook.

Bird Photography - Beyond the Snapshot
2018-12-11 19:30 - 21:00 | Holliday Park Nature Center, 6363 Spring Mill Road, Indianapolis, IN, 46260, United States
Join well known local birder and photographer, Ryan Sanderson, for an informative program on photographing birds. He will take us to the next steps, and show us how to go beyond just taking snapshots to something you might hang on your wall.

Goose Pond Area Raptor Trip
2018-12-08 10:00 - 20:00 | Goose Pond Area – Meet at Kroger, 1930 East Main Street, Plainfield, IN, 46168, United States
Join Scott Enochs as he leads you to Greene County in search of migrating and wintering raptors. Goose Pond, and surrounding areas in Greene County, have become a prime wintering area and migratory stop-over for raptors such as Northern Harrier, Rough-legged Hawk, Merlin, Golden Eagle, and Short-eared Owl. The event will take place on Saturday, December 8, 2018. Meet at the Kroger located at 1930 East Main Street in Plainfield at 10:00 am and carpool to Goose Pond. We plan to stop for lunch at the McDonald’s in Linton before we begin searching Greene County for birds.
We will spend the afternoon and evening trying to find as many birds of prey as possible. We will remain in the area through sunset in hopes of seeing Short-eared Owls emerge from their daytime roost. Participants can expect to spend a lot of time driving in their vehicles until we find a raptor to study.
The event is free and open to the public. Registration is not required, but is greatly appreciated. Please contact Scott at (317) 850-4801 or msenochs@comcast.net if you have any questions.

Beers with Birders
2018-12-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Ash & Elm Cider Co., 1301 East Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46201, United States
Join the Amos Butler Audubon Society for an evening at Ash & Elm Cider Co. We will meet from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm to collectively share our birding experiences and adventures at this informal gathering. This event is open to the public. Please email info@birdallianceofcentralindiana.org if you plan to join us so we can be aware of how many will be attending.
