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.