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Event Series Beers with Birders

Beers with Birders

Ash & Elm Cider Co. 1301 East Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN, United States

Join the Amos Butler Audubon Society for an evening at Ash & Elm Cider Co. We will meet from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm to collectively share our birding experiences and adventures at this informal gathering. This event is open to the public.

Goose Pond Area Raptor Trip

Goose Pond Area - Meet at Kroger 1930 East Main Street, Plainfield, IN, United States

Join Scott Enochs as he leads you to Greene County in search of migrating and wintering raptors. Goose Pond, and surrounding areas in Greene County, has become a prime wintering area and migratory stop-over for raptors such as Northern Harrier, Rough-legged Hawk, Merlin, Golden Eagle, and Short-eared Owl.  We will spend the afternoon and evening trying to find as many birds of prey as possible. We will remain in the area through sunset in hopes of seeing Short-eared Owls emerge from their daytime roost. The event is free and open to the public.  Registration is not required, but is greatly appreciated.

Bird Photography – Beyond the Snapshot

Holliday Park Nature Center 6363 Spring Mill Road, Indianapolis, IN, United States

Join well known local birder and photographer, Ryan Sanderson, for an informative program on photographing birds. He will take us to the next steps, and show us how to go beyond just taking snapshots to something you might hang on your wall.

Event Series 2nd Greenfield Birders CBC

2nd Greenfield Birders CBC

Meet at Jack's Donuts 1522 N State St, Greenfield, IN, United States

Join the Greenfield Birders for a day birding in and around Greenfield. Don’t worry if you can only come for a couple of hours, or even just watch your feeders from home. All levels of involvement and skill are welcome. We will meet at at Jack’s Donuts on Highway 9 in Greenfield where breakfast will be provided. To  sign-up to be part of the Greenfield Birders CBC, please contact Adam Wilson at NikonBirdHunter@gmail.com or contact Adam on Facebook.

Event Series 108th Indianapolis CBC

108th Indianapolis CBC

Fort Harrison State Park 6000 North Post Rd, Indianapolis, IN, United States

The Indianapolis CBC, sponsored by the ABAS, takes place within a 15-mile-diameter circle covering the northeast side of Indianapolis, with the center point being in Fort Harrison State Park. If you are a beginning birder, you will be able to join a group that includes at least one experienced birdwatcher. Register to participate by calling John Schaust at (317) 208-4021 or emailing schaust@gmail.com.

Event Series Eagle Creek Valley CBC 

Eagle Creek Valley CBC 

Eagle Creek Park Ornithology Center 6515 Delong Road, Indianapolis, IN, United States

The Eagle Creek Valley Christmas Bird Count, sponsored by ABAS, takes place within a 15-mile-diameter circle covering the northwest side of Indianapolis, with the center being in Eagle Creek Park.  If you are a beginning birder, you will be able to join a group that includes at least one experienced birdwatcher. A pitch-in lunch for all participants will be held at the Ornithology Center at noon to tally our bird count.  To participate please register prior to December 9 by contacting Will Schaust at (317) 327-2473, or emailing him at william.schaust@indy.gov.

Event Series Hamilton Co CBC

Hamilton Co CBC

Cool Creek Nature Center 2000-1 East 151st St, Carmel, IN, United States

Celebrate the holidays by helping  the National Audubon Society conduct the 118th annual Christmas Bird Count. Join other bird-watchers for a morning of hiking and birding. Lunch for participants will be provided by the Hamilton County Parks and Recreation Department at the Cool Creek Nature Center.  Registration is required. To register or receive more details, call the Cool Creek Nature Center at 317-774-2500, or email cool.naturecenter@hamiltoncounty.in.gov.

Event Series Jamestown CBC

Jamestown CBC

McCloud Park Nature Center 8518 Hughes Rd, North Salem, IN, United States

For this Christmas Bird Count meet at McCloud Nature Park, located southwest of North Salem in Hendricks County, at 8:30 am. There is no need to register in advance. The group will meet for lunch in North Salem, and whoever wishes to continue after lunch is welcome to join Roger in the afternoon.