ABAS Event Calendar
Calendar of Events
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1 event,
An Indiana Big Year
An Indiana Big Year
Join presenters Laurie Voss and Jeremiah Oden as they share their stories as they relate to taking part in an Indiana Birding Big Year in 2021. Hear about all the planning required, miles driven, chasing rarities, and their most noteworthy sightings and memorable disappointments.
1 event,
Beers with Birders – Canceled
Beers with Birders – Canceled
Join ABAS for an evening at the Sun King Carmel. We will meet to collectively share our birding experiences and adventures at this informal gathering. This event is open to the public. Please email info@amosbutleraudubon.org if you plan to join us so we can be aware of how many people will be attending.
2 events,
Cool Creek Bird Hikes
Cool Creek Bird Hikes
Join expert birder Keith Starling each Saturday for a hike through Cool Creek.
Lye Creek Prairie Burn
Lye Creek Prairie Burn
Join Laurie Voss, ABAS Recording Secretary and experienced bird hike leader, on a field trip to the Lye Creek Prairie Burn, aka “The Burn”, in search of migrating Smith’s Longspurs and spring migrants. The Burn is located in Montgomery County and is the most reliable place for viewing Smith’s Longspurs in Indiana.
4 events,
Fort Harrison State Park Spring Migration Walks
Fort Harrison State Park Spring Migration Walks
Join Don Gorney for his spring migration bird walks at Ft. Harrison. During the walk Don will point out birds seen and heard and provide details on how to identify spring warblers.
Atterbury FWA
Atterbury FWA
Join ABAS Education Chair Jessica Helmbold as she leads you around Atterbury and Driftwood Fish & Wildlife Areas (FWAs) in Edinburgh, IN in search of spring migrants such as warblers and waterfowl.
Cool Creek Beginning Bird Hikes
Cool Creek Beginning Bird Hikes
Join our naturalist staff and other guest leaders Sunday and Wednesday mornings and we will learn together. This will be a great opportunity for birdwatchers of all levels.
Eagle Creek Bird Hikes – Meet at Marina
Eagle Creek Bird Hikes – Meet at Marina
Each Sunday year-round at Eagle Creek Park. Meet us at 9:00 am at the Ornithology Center.
This event is free, though a gate fee to Eagle Creek Park applies.
2 events,
Cool Creek Bird Hikes
Cool Creek Bird Hikes
Join expert birder Keith Starling each Saturday for a hike through Cool Creek.
McCormick’s Creek State Park – Canceled
McCormick’s Creek State Park – Canceled
Join Will Schaust, Eagle Creek Ornithology Center Manager and experienced bird hike leader, at 8:00 am at the Canyon Inn where restrooms are available. We’ll head out from there in search of warblers and other spring migrants.