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John Castrale Receives the Sagamore of the Wabash
Former non-game bird biologist for the DNR, John Castrale, receiving the Sagamore of the Wabash from Indiana Senator Crider. February 29, 2016, Supreme Court Room.
Wild Birds Unlimited Celebrates 35 Years
Happy 35th anniversary to Wild Birds Unlimited! That's founder, Jim Carpenter, standing in front of his first store in Broad Ripple.
LifeLines Jan/Feb 2016
Carl Weber Remembered; Conservation Award; January Program: The History of Goose Pond; February Program: Cerulean Warblers and Birdathon Funds; Sparrow Workshop; Upcoming Field Trips
Killdeer in Winter
Killdeers winter in Indiana in fairly small numbers. So, it is a treat to see one in December and January. This was one of four birds seen at the Red Gold plant in Geneva, Adams Co., during the Limberlost Christmas Bird Count on Jan 1.
ABAS Mourns the Loss of Carl Weber
Our friend and great supporter, Carl Weber, passed away on November 2. Carl, along with the late Bud Starling, were for decades the two pillars of the Indianapolis birding community. Carl's friendly persona and sense of humor charmed everyone who met him. He was a tireless supporter of Amos Butler Audubon and the birds. He will be dearly missed.
LifeLines Nov/Dec 2015
Christmas Bird Counts; November Program: Patterns in Nature; December Program: Insects in Winter; Waterfowl Workshop; Upcoming Field Trips
Red Phalarope in LaPorte Co
Many birders have been visiting Kingsbury Fish & Wildlife Area, La Porte Co., IN, since Monday because of a Red Phalarope being present. This tundra breeder and ocean wanderer is occasionally seen on the Great Lakes in fall migration but it is rare inland and very rare for one that can be reliably chased.
LifeLines Sept/Oct 2015
Bundy Ducks, Cabela’s, and Conservation; Grey-cheeked Thrush Migration; Monroe Lake Bald Eagle; September Program: Meet your President; October Program: Indidana's Birds of Prey; Waterfowl Workshop; Upcoming Field Trips
Swallow-tailed Kite in Franklin
A Swallow-tailed Kite has been present in Franklin, IN for possibly a few weeks. It is mainly being seen along and to the east of Graham Rd (225E) between 500N and 300N. These kites eat dragonflies and other flying insects so the best time to look for it is between 11am and 4pm when it is likely to be foraging - they eat while flying.