Curious about binoculars but not sure where to start? This beginner-friendly guide breaks down the basics to help you find the right fit for your birding adventures.
Birding 101: Setting Sights on Your Perfect Binoculars
Why USGS Science Matters for Birds and Us
If you’re reading this, odds are you care about birds. You watch them, listen to them, maybe even plan your weekends around them. I do. But if we want birds to be around for future generations, we’ve got to care about more than just what’s in our binoculars. We...
June Workshops at Mary Gray Bird Sanctuary Invite Nature Connection
Photo: A nighttime event focusing on moths at Mary Gary Bird Sanctuary by Libby Keyes. As spring gives way to summer and evenings stretch longer, Indiana Audubon invites participants to slow down and take notice. From the quiet flutter of moths at dusk to the subtle presence of birdsong,...
Field Notes From a Naturalist: May 2025
When nature journaling, always remember that your purpose is not to be an artist. You are using words, pictures, and numbers to document your observations and experiences. Pay close attention to birds and watch their behaviors, their body language, and use of songs and calls. Focus on how they...
Echoes of the Night Sky Joins the Longshore Watch
As if the Indiana Dunes Birding Festival wasn’t packed enough, this week we’ve added a touch of nocturnal magic to the mix. For the first time this year, our Echoes of the Night Sky NFC microphone was deployed at the Longshore Flight Tower, bringing after-dark migration into the spotlight...
Sewing Machines in the Trees, Cuckoos in the Wind
The wind gods couldn’t quite decide who was in charge this morning. We started off with a gentle push from the south, only for the winds to pull a quick U-turn and swing in from the northeast just in time to gum up the works later. The migration faucet...
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