If you need an incentive to get outside in mid-winter, join Chuck Anderson, ABAS Field Trip chair and President, as he leads you to three local parks in conjunction with the Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) worldwide event. At each park, we will record the species and number of all birds seen and submit that list to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology via eBird. To get more information on the GBBC, go to birdcount.org.

We will meet at 9:00 am in the parking lot at River Heritage Park, 11813 River Road, Carmel. From there we will caravan to Founders Park, and then Meadowlark Park, our final stop. Heated indoor restrooms are available at Founders Park and Meadowlark Park. Participants will be notified in advance if there are any changes to the itinerary.

Donuts will be provided before the start of the bird hike.  Make sure you dress appropriately for the weather conditions and don’t forget your binoculars.

The field trip is free but limited to 10 participants, and registration is required. Priority registration is available to ABAS members through February 3, 2024.  After that date, if any open spots remain, non-members may register. To sign up, email Chuck Anderson at chucka1999@aol.com or text Chuck at (317) 767-5438.

Photo courtesy of Chuck Anderson.