The first Indiana CBC was held in Richmond on December 25, 1908, at the White Water River Gorge. The winds were light from the southwest; the ground was bare' temperature 28°F.
Counting Birds at Christmas: Indiana’s CBC History
2026 Winter Eagle Encounters
Indiana Audubon invites bird enthusiasts to join its annual winter eagle-watching field trips, where participants can observe Bald Eagles congregating at key water sources during morning feeding activity, often in large numbers.
How Birds Survive the Winter
While it’s true that many species of birds are limited to specific habitats and ecological niches, including intolerance for below-freezing temperatures, many are highly adaptable. This includes birds like herons and bluebirds you probably associate with spring nesting or summer streams.
New Peregrine Nest Boxes Installed in Indianapolis
Earlier this year, Indiana Audubon was approached by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Fish and Wildlife, with a practical conservation challenge. Two long-standing Peregrine Falcon nest boxes in Indianapolis were in poor condition and needed replacement.
Meet a Member: Karen Schneider
The Sanctuary is the thing that brought me to Indiana Audubon and Birding. For that I will be forever grateful, and I will continue to volunteer and give to the Sanctuary that felt like it saved me, for as long as I am able.
Mary Gray Bird Sanctuary added to Historical Marker Database
Thanks to a submission and photos from Indiana Audubon member Dan Barriball, the Interpretive Birding Trail at Mary Gray Bird Sanctuary is now featured on the Historical Marker Database (HMdb). The listing documents the Sanctuary’s interpretive signs, which guide visitors through a 1.5-mile loop highlighting the diverse habitats and...
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