White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis) by Kim Ehn By Kim Ehn “From my upstairs window, I watch a bunch of dead leaves blow into the yard on a gust of wind. They settle, brown and rumpled, among the gathering autumn leaves beneath the bird feeders. Nothing much to attract attention.”...
Indiana Audubon Society is encouraging birders and other nature enthusiasts to consider joining our amazing organization this fall. The Indiana Audubon Society (IAS) is the oldest conservation organization continuously operating in Indiana. By joining, you will be supporting our mission to stimulate interest in birds and their protection; to serve the needs of...
Chimney Swift (Chaetura pelagica) by Alexandra Forsythe Looking for a home blessing? Try this one: “Grant to this chimney a swallow.” If you have Chimney Swifts in your chimney, you are indeed blessed! These talented acrobats consume a tremendous number of mosquitoes, flies, flying ants and termites daily. Each...
For immediate release: August 28, 2019 The Indiana Audubon is hosting its annual fall birding gathering at Brown County State Park, in Nashville, on October 4-6. The event includes a multitude of speakers, field hikes, as well as a bird watching field trip to nearby Yellowwood State Forest and...
The Indiana Audubon will be hosting a special bat-filled evening to learn about the other winged residents of Mary Gray Bird Sanctuary’s prairies, wetlands, and woodlands. The event will take place at the sanctuary on Saturday, August 17, starting at 7:30 PM. Participants will learn about bat species of Indiana, how bat biologists conduct...
Eastern Screech-Owl (Megascops asio) by Allee Forsberg As an owl enthusiast, it’s sometimes impossible to choose a favorite owl species. Like asking a mother to choose her favorite child, we settle on favorite traits for each one rather than single out a favorite. And while some owl species have...
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