We are blessed to have so many amazing opportunities to learn about birds and great parks for birding in Indianapolis.
Here are some of the best bird walks and classes in the area for everyone, whether you’re a lifelong birder or have never been on a bird walk before at all.
Sunday Morning Bird Walks at Eagle Creek Park
Every Sunday morning from 9am – 11am, there’s a bird walk led by naturalists and experts from the Bird Alliance of Central Indiana (formerly the Amos Butler Audubon Society).
Location: Eagle Creek Ornithology Center, 6515 Delong Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46278
Website: https://eaglecreekpark.org/ornithology-center/
Date/Time: Every Sunday 9am – 11am
The Bird Alliance of Central Indiana
The Bird Alliance of Central Indiana hosts many classes and walks throughout the year in addition to the regular walks on Sunday mornings at Eagle Creek.
You can view the calendar of events on their website at: https://www.birdallianceofcentralindiana.org/
Location: Varies
Indiana Audobon
Indiana Audubon is a group dedicated to conservation, education, and research for birds and to connecting communities with opportunities to connect with birds in their natural habitat.
You can view the calendar of events on their website at: https://indianaaudubon.org/events/
Location: Varies
Sunday Morning Bird Walks at Fort Harrison State Park
There are several sunday morning bird walks at Fort Harrison State Park hosted by the Department of Natural Resources throughout the year. You can learn more at https://events.in.gov/event/sunday-morning-bird-walk-2032
Map of Indiana Birding Sites
Here’s a map of places you can go for birding throughout the state of Indiana thanks to Indiana Birding Trail.
Merlin Bird Identification App
Merlin Bird ID app is free and you can download it and use it to help identify birds near you right now. You can set the app to record the sound environment near you and it will identify all the bird calls you’re currently hearing and can help you learn more about those birds.
It’s amazing!
You can learn more rat https://www.merlinbirds.org/
Bird Safe Indy
If you love birds and want to help take care of them, please consider learning more about the Bird Safe Indy initiative at https://www.birdallianceofcentralindiana.org/conservation/bird-safe-indy/
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