Join accomplished birders Bill Sharkey and Richard Garrett as they lead us on a field trip to Goose Pond Fish & Wildlife Area (FWA) in search of waterfowl and raptors.  In addition to viewing multiple species of ducks and geese, we should see Northern Harriers hunting low over the fields.  Just before dusk, Short-eared Owls will likely appear.  Both Bill and Richard are members of the “Indiana 300 Club” having each seen over 300 species of birds in the state in a single calendar year.

We’ll meet at the Goose Pond Visitor’s Center parking lot at 12:00 pm. The center has modern, indoor restrooms.  The majority of the field trip will be by car with multiple stops to get out to view birds.  As always, bring your binoculars and spotting scope if you have one.

There is no fee for the field trip. However, it is limited to 12 participants, and registration is required. Priority registration is available to ABAS members through November 1, 2021, at which time if there are any spots open, registration will be open to non-members.  Email Chuck Anderson at chucka1999@aol.com or text (317) 767-5438 to reserve your spot on the field trip. Goose Pond is a popular birding location and we expect registration to fill quickly.

Photo courtesy of Chuck Anderson.