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March 2019
Summit Lake Waterfowl Field Trip
Join Indiana Audubon for a morning of early spring birding among the often productive waterfowl haven found at Summit Lake State Park, in east central Indiana. Summit Lake covers 2,680 acres, including an 800-acre lake. The park is a mix of woodlands, old fields, wetlands, and prairie restoration areas which provide a wide range of flora and fauna. More than 100 species of birds reside in the park, and the area is popular among photographers and bird watchers. The field trip will…
Find out more »Kankakee Wetlands Waterfowl Field Trip
Join Indiana Audubon for a morning of early spring birding among the many wetlands and flooded fields that line the Kankakee River in northern Indiana. By this date, the waters are thawing and rising and this site plays host to thousands of diverse waterfowl species as they stage before heading to the prairie potholes and far Canadian arctic for the breeding season. Participants can expect to see Snow Geese, Ross's Geese, Greater-white Fronted Geese, Northern Pintails, shovelers, teal, and more. …
Find out more »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
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 »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
IAS Outer Banks Tour 2019
Indiana Audubon Society is pleased to offer an exciting pelagic birding adventure in June of 2019. The 6 day trip will explore the unique habitats of the southeastern US, as well as a single day offshore birding trip in the Atlantic Gulf Stream with the Stormy Petrel II. The trip will be led by IAS board member, Mark Welter, who has earned a reputation as an excellent and attentive birding guide for IAS, as well as the other local Audubon chapters.…
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