Michael L. P. Retter, 2014 Chair, Indiana Bird Records Committee During 2014, the Indiana Bird Records Committee (IBRC) completed evaluations of 39 Indiana bird records involving 22 taxa. Records were evaluated in accordance with the Rules of Operation, most recently revised and adopted in June 2014 by the IBRC...
Indiana Audubon Speaks out Against Indy 500 Balloon Release
Every year, thousands of multicolored balloons are released over the Indianapolis Motor Speedway to kick off the Indy 500. While this fan favorite might be considered the “Greatest Spectacle in Racing,” it is a deadly tradition that needs to end. Balloon debris entangles birds, fish, and several other animals,...
Sanderling
Sanderling (Calidris alba) By Rhiannon Thunell Head to the beach on Lake Michigan in late summer and you will almost certainly spot small shorebirds rushing up and down the beach and back and forth with the waves. I have watched these tiny birds for hours as they chase the...
Saw-whet Owl banding demonstrations statewide November 9
Visitors are invited to burn the midnight oil with the Indiana Audubon as they help connect people and nature with a special night of the owls on November 9. On this night, participants may choose from one of five owl banding stations running in Indiana to learn about the...
2019 Fall Membership Drive Winners Announced
Thank you to everyone that participated in the IAS Fall Membership Drive! We’re happy to give away $1,500+ in prize baskets. THE WINNERS!Birders Essential Gift Baskets Caitlyn King, Indianapolis, INNicholas Smiley, Indianapolis, IN IAS Lifetime MembershipJohn Castrale, Michell, IN We are blessed to have such a passionate membership who cares...
Saw-whet Owl banding demonstrations in the Indiana Dunes in October and November
Visitors to the Indiana Dunes National Park are invited to burn the midnight oil with the Indiana Audubon as they bring the 11th season of saw-whet owl banding to the Indiana Dunes. Park guests can learn about Indiana’s smallest owl in this up-close and personal experience at the Indiana...
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