Ted Meyer, Author at Amos Butler Audubon Society

Eagle Creek Celebrates 50 Years

Eagle Creek Park is celebrating its 50-year anniversary on June 10. Admission that day is $1, and there is a free concert with food trucks at the beach starting at 5:30 pm. Eagle Creek Park is a 5,300-acre park blessed with a variety of habitats that make for excellent birding all year. One can see 30+ warbler species during spring and fall migration, lots of waterfowl, forest and grassland species, and even shorebirds when the reservoir levels are right. Eagles once again nest in the park.

Eagle Creek Celebrates 50 YearsTed Meyer2022-05-31T06:29:04-04:00

The Harmful Effects of Mosquito Fogging

In the past few years in Indianapolis, the number of companies promising to rid backyards of mosquitos has gone up dramatically. Read on to see what Mary Ellen Gadski has learned about the harmful effects on ourselves and the birds.

The Harmful Effects of Mosquito FoggingTed Meyer2022-05-29T22:51:05-04:00

ABAS Supported Chimney Swift Tower in Greenfield

A tower was erected in Greenfield's Beckenholdt Park in 2021 and streaming cameras were installed in 2022 through the efforts of Greenfield Birders and the Greenfield Parks Department.

ABAS Supported Chimney Swift Tower in GreenfieldTed Meyer2022-05-28T17:47:05-04:00

Morgan-Monroe SF Recap

On May 7, five birders joined field trip leader Scott Enochs at the Bryant Creek Shelter in Morgan-Monroe State Forest. Our target bird, a Worm-eating Warbler, quickly came into close view and remained for a couple of minutes ensuring everyone got great looks. In all we accumulated a list of 36 bird species.

Morgan-Monroe SF RecapTed Meyer2022-05-18T14:39:06-04:00

Jenna McElroy Joins ABAS Board

In the April meeting, ABAS members elected four people to the ABAS Board. Reelected to new terms on the Board are Chuck Anderson, our current President, Laurie Voss, our Recording Secretary, and Jessica Helmbold, our Education Chair. Joining the Board for the first time is Jenna McElroy.

Jenna McElroy Joins ABAS BoardTed Meyer2022-04-30T20:29:10-04:00

Atterbury & Driftwood FWAs Recap

On Sunday, April 24, 2022, ABAS led a field trip to Atterbury and Driftwood State Fish and Wildlife Areas (FWA) in Edinburgh. These are two great gems for birding, just south of Indianapolis.

Atterbury & Driftwood FWAs RecapTed Meyer2022-04-29T15:32:40-04:00

Seven Different Ways to Go Birding in Boone County

Boone County should be at the top of any list of best birding destinations in central Indiana because it has a lot to offer in terms of woodland and grassland birds, including the unusual "grasspiper" shorebirds. The challenge of finding specific families of birds is one of the reasons I enjoy Boone County so much. However, I may be biased toward this type of birding. While I've spent most of the last five years exploring Zionsville for my five-mile radius list, I've always made time to venture to the county's outskirts to see what's out there — and so should you.

Seven Different Ways to Go Birding in Boone CountyTed Meyer2022-04-25T11:18:18-04:00

Lye Creek Prairie “Burn” Recap

On April 16th, 14 birders joined Laurie Voss, ABAS Recording Secretary and field trip leader, for a morning of birding at the “Burn”. Our primary target bird was the Smith’s Longspurs that are attracted to this location due the presence of foxtail, a weedy grass which disperses bristled seeds, that the birds eat.

Lye Creek Prairie “Burn” RecapTed Meyer2022-04-23T11:20:09-04:00

Indy 500 Balloon Release Canceled!

On April 20th, 2022, Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) announced it would be suspending the balloon release indefinitely. For the past 2 years, IMS has not done the balloon release due to COVID and reduced guest capacity. In 2020, a coalition of environmental organizations across Indiana, including ABAS, reached out to IMS to see if we could support environmental sustainability initiatives at the track. The balloon release tradition was a low-hanging fruit that the coalition desperately wanted to end.

Indy 500 Balloon Release Canceled!Ted Meyer2022-04-21T15:23:58-04:00

Volunteers Needed for Climate Watch

Birders of all skill levels can participate in National Audubon Society's Climate Watch program. From May 15 to June 15 you can help gather information on specific species that will be accumulated and used by scientists to see how climate is affecting the birds. It's a small commitment and the benefits to the birds could be significant.

Volunteers Needed for Climate WatchTed Meyer2022-04-13T17:00:02-04:00

Promoting the enjoyment and stewardship of the birds of Central Indiana

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