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March 2019
Bird Sounds ID Workshop
Join Indiana Audubon for an afternoon of all things bird sounds. This 201 level workshop is designed to introduce participants to the complex world of bird songs and calls. Half of the workshop will be spent indoors, while the other half will be outside, honing our skills on the park trails at Fort Harrison State Park. Topics covered include the ins and outs of bird sound, why and how birds sing, how bird songs are learned, using mnemonics for memory…
Find out more »Prairie Chicken Field Trip 2019
We welcome back the return of our popular prairie chicken field trip in 2019. We'll be returning to the booming grounds near Newton, IL to observe the amazing mating ritual of the Greater Prairie Chicken. The male’s “booming” sounds like oo—loo—woo, an unmistakable low-frequency sound. At a distance, a group calling all at once sounds like chaotic howling. The display, shown in the above photo, establishes a pecking order; they stomp their feet, bow, jump and yelp. The females enter in…
Find out more »April 2019
Feathers & Fermentation: Early Spring Migrants
We've got another birdtastic and boozalicious afternoon planned for you this time! Join Wesley Homoya - a native Hoosier, avid birder, tour guide, and conservationist - as we explore nature and enjoy quality adult beverages. Step 1: As always, start with a bang with an Ash & Elm Cider Co. tasting and tour and chance to buy cider for the roadtrip. Step 2: Adventure time! We'll do a birding hike at Browning Marsh, a Central Indiana Land Trust (CILTI) property…
Find out more »Lye Creek Burn Field Trip
The Lye Creek Burn is an 88-acre wetland in north central Montgomery County that is a part of the larger Lye Creek Prairie. The site and it's birding potential were first discovered in April 2001 as Clint Murray was on my way to check some corn fields he had marked for Smith’s Longspurs. Upon seeing the site and shorebirds present, he knew immediately that this was a place to watch. The field trip will begin at the Burn on Saturday,…
Find out more »Falling Springs Early Warblers Field Trip
Join IAS for an exclusive field trip to the Falling Springs Bird Sanctuary property in Orange Co., owned by John and Karen Lindsey. This amazing property features deep ravines and gorges among shaded hardwood forest. It is home to a diversity of bird life, particularly in migration. For nature enthusiasts, the geologic, floral, and wildlife features are also impressive. The total tour time should take about 3 hours. Falling Springs is a great place to find nesting Kentucky and Worm-eating…
Find out more »May 2019
IAS Spring Gathering
Join us at the IAS Spring Gathering! The Mary Gray Bird Sanctuary welcomes everyone to enjoy a weekend of birding, learning, and great fellowship with friends. Stay the weekend and experience the best of spring migration. The MGBS is the flagship property owned by the Indiana Audubon Society, Inc. With over 700 acres of property, participants can walk the many trails, enjoy welcoming back the migrating birds, and celebrate spring! Camping is available for IAS members free of charge in…
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Indiana Dunes Birding Festival 2019
INDIANA DUNES BIRDING FESTIVAL May 16-19, 2019 Hosted at the Indiana Audubon Society in Chesterton, IN on the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan About the Festival The Indiana Dunes Birding Festival is an annual event that showcases the abundance of migratory birds in the Indiana Dunes. Birding in the Indiana Dunes is the best the state has to offer. With its rich biodiversity, varying habitats and miles of Lake Michigan shoreline, the Indiana Dunes is a hotspot for migrant and resident birds.…
Find out more »Songbird Banding Demos at Mary Gray
Join us at the Mary Gray Bird Sanctuary for Banding Birds & Bird Walks! Join Indiana Audubon for a morning of bird banding at Mary Gray Bird Sanctuary. Bird banding provides a wealth of information on the habits of both migratory and breeding birds throughout the preserve. Banding takes place for several hours during the morning hours. Songbird banding set up begins at 6am. Observers may arrive as early as 7am to walk the nets and enjoy the banding of birds. …
Find out more »Goose Pond Weekend Birding Tour – FULL
THIS TRIP IS FULL In 2019, IAS will present a full weekend of birding at Goose Pond and nearby properties to gain appreciation for the diverse breeding birds that call Goose Pond home. While a single day can see many birds in early June, this trip will aim to observe the full suite of amazing birds found in the wetlands, prairies, and forests of the area. The goal will be to log well over 100 species during the weekend. May…
Find out more »June 2019
Songbird Banding Demos at Mary Gray
Join us at the Mary Gray Bird Sanctuary for Banding Birds & Bird Walks! Join Indiana Audubon for a morning of bird banding at Mary Gray Bird Sanctuary. Bird banding provides a wealth of information on the habits of both migratory and breeding birds throughout the preserve. Banding takes place for several hours during the morning hours. Songbird banding set up begins at 6am. Observers may arrive as early as 7am to walk the nets and enjoy the banding of birds. …
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