March is rarely subtle at Indiana Dunes, and 2026 was no exception. It seems each year March is a month of boom or bust. Amazing, great conditions one day, only to flip to snow and north winds the next day. Despite the whiplash, we did run 15 offical counts,...
Selected landowners will receive a pre-built barn owl nest box, with installation coordinated by Indiana Audubon and DNR staff as early as this fall.
Remember that memorable moments usually happen when you saunter quietly, with limited movement. The goal is to create minimal disturbance in the immediate environment. When you have a special encounter—be grateful.
Yesterday morning at the Indiana Dunes observation tower the migration show leaned hard into spectacle. Flocks of Common Grackles poured past the tower in a steady, surging tide, many groups topping a thousand birds. By the end of the watch we recorded 59 species and 26,429 individuals, including a...
Margaret Hanna was a music teacher by profession. She taught piano from her home in Fort Wayne. She was an active member of the community and belonged to a number of organizations.
I enjoy the discovery of birding. Every trip out is an adventure with great possibilities. You never know what you might find. I also enjoy the science and skill of it.
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