While it seems like we’re knee deep in April’s transition to neo-tropical madness, it’s worth taking a look at the last month, which is always a wild weather ride. Spring came in waves at the Indiana Dunes State Park Longshore Tower this March. Over 14 count days, observers tallied...
Meet a Member: Evie Kirkwood
I’m an active volunteer for Shirley Heinze Land Trust, whose work protects natural areas in northwestern Indiana. I believe helping conserve and restore habitats is one of the best things we can do for birds and other wildlife.
A Tale of Two Fish Crows
A nearly four day north wind finally flipped this week, and allowed for a few days of south winds before shutting the door again for the weekend. However, this set the stage this week at the tower for a couple of interesting days at the Longshore Tower. Fish Crows...
Hoosiers for Whoopers: Youth Crane Birding Backpacks
With support of Indiana Audubon’s Mumford and Keller grant award, ICF distributed 18 “Birding Backpacks” throughout western and central Indiana to libraries, fish and wildlife areas, and nature centers.
A Rainy Weekend, 71 Species, and More Signs of Spring
This weekend’s longshore flight count at Indiana Dunes showed one of the clearest signs yet that spring migration is starting to turn the corner. Even with rain hanging over nearly the entire count period, the morning produced 71 species, which is a strong show of diversity for early April...
Visitor Access Changes at Mary Gray Bird Sanctuary
Construction to replace the entrance bridge at Mary Gray Bird Sanctuary will begin on Monday, April 6. The project is expected to take approximately two weeks to complete.
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