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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 »May 2019
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 »July 2019
Birds and Butterfly Photography 101 Field Trip
Spend an enjoyable morning on the grounds of the Mary Gray Bird Sanctuary as we explore the late summer butterflies and birds on our amazing property. While mid-summer birding can be slow and difficult during the summer doldrums, there are still plenty to find for the nature enthusiast in search of something new. As breeding birds begin to quiet down, there’s an explosion of wildflowers and butterflies to fill the air. In this special IAS field trip, IAS Board Member,…
Find out more »September 2019
Sparrow ID Workshop with Annie Aguirre
Often referred to as “LBBs” (Little Brown Birds), sparrows are one of those bird groups that birders often avoid like the plague when it comes to identification. Give sparrows a closer look, and you’ll be surprised how varied and charming these birds can be. Get to know your sparrows in this 3 hour workshop, led by IAS Board Member Annie Aguirre. Annie will explore and cover tips and tricks with identification and fascinating facts regarding Indiana's sparrow species. This workshop is a great primer…
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