Lincoln’s Sparrow (Melospiza lincolnii)By Rhiannon Thunell There are few birds that I am excited to see in the spring as the warblers, but one of those birds is the Lincoln’s Sparrow. For some reason, I have always loved this sparrow above all the other sparrows that can be seen...
Temporary Closure in Effect: Mary Gray Bird Sanctuary is closing temporarily as staff and volunteers address the abundance of dead ash trees that are falling on the trails, making visitation dangerous currently. These dead ashes are the work of emerald ash borers, which are devastating ashes around the country....
Indiana Audubon is taking nominations for birding sites and destinations to be inducted into the Indiana Birding Trail, joining sixty of the state’s best bird watching destinations. Nominations are due December 1for inclusion into the trail in 2021, These sites help highlight the state’s diverse bird populations and the...
At their recent Annual Membership Meeting at Fort Harrison State Park, Indiana Audubon Society (IAS) presented their James H. Mason Service Award and Earl Brooks Conservation Award. These awards are awarded annually to individuals who advanced the conservation of natural resources in Indiana through many endeavors. Brad Bumgardner, current...
Northern Saw-whet Owl (Aegolius acadicus)By Cookie Ferguson Who “Toots” in the Woods? Walking in the woods on a brisk evening in October or November a birder would be listening for many sounds….maybe you’d hear a deep, low…”Who-ooo-oo”. Right away you think Great Horned Owl. Or you might hear a...
Indiana Audubon is pleased to announce two special winter owl trips being planned for the northwoods. Birders can join us for our traditional weekend Snowy Owl Winter UP Trip on January 29-31, 2021 or our extended weekend Duluth Sax-Zim Bog Owl Trip on February 12-15, 2020. Each trip involves...
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