Events and Field Trips
Upcoming Programs
Sunday, Sept 9: "Crash Course in Birding" led by Brad Bumgardner, executive director of the Indiana Audubon Society. This event promises to be great for beginners! It will take place at Pokagon State Park from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Registration is required (only 19 spaces left as of this writing) and there is a modest fee ($10 for Stockbridge members and members of IAS). Find out more at https://indianaaudubon.org/events/
Sunday, Oct. 14: The Big Sit at Fox Island County Park. More information can be found in the field trip list.
Christmas Bird Counts - TBD
Sunday, Sept 9: "Crash Course in Birding" led by Brad Bumgardner, executive director of the Indiana Audubon Society. This event promises to be great for beginners! It will take place at Pokagon State Park from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Registration is required (only 19 spaces left as of this writing) and there is a modest fee ($10 for Stockbridge members and members of IAS). Find out more at https://indianaaudubon.org/events/
Sunday, Oct. 14: The Big Sit at Fox Island County Park. More information can be found in the field trip list.
Christmas Bird Counts - TBD
Field Trips (Click here to see a list of birds from each of our previous field trips)
Field trips are open to all; we welcome beginners! Things to keep in mind:
--Bring a picnic lunch for longer trips; pack water and snacks for all trips
--Arrive a few minutes early; we leave on time!
--We carpool for out-of-town trips; sharing gas expenses is appreciated; if you're one of the drivers, arrive with a full tank; extra drivers may be needed!
--We can meet people at our destination or on the way if arranged in advance
--Return times are estimates and are not guaranteed; you can return early if you drive yourself
--Dress for the weather; waterproof shoes or boots are often needed; be prepared for mosquitoes; dress in layers - bring warm clothes and prepare for cold winds especially along shorelines.
--For further information, contact the relevant trip leader or email Ed Powers at zzedpowers@aol.com
The list of birds that we spotted on some of the past field trips are available (click here to see the past field trips).
Field trips are open to all; we welcome beginners! Things to keep in mind:
--Bring a picnic lunch for longer trips; pack water and snacks for all trips
--Arrive a few minutes early; we leave on time!
--We carpool for out-of-town trips; sharing gas expenses is appreciated; if you're one of the drivers, arrive with a full tank; extra drivers may be needed!
--We can meet people at our destination or on the way if arranged in advance
--Return times are estimates and are not guaranteed; you can return early if you drive yourself
--Dress for the weather; waterproof shoes or boots are often needed; be prepared for mosquitoes; dress in layers - bring warm clothes and prepare for cold winds especially along shorelines.
--For further information, contact the relevant trip leader or email Ed Powers at zzedpowers@aol.com
The list of birds that we spotted on some of the past field trips are available (click here to see the past field trips).
Fall Field Trips 2018
Sat Aug 25 Eagle Marsh. Meet at 7:30 AM at the BSA Scout parking lot at the end of Olde Canal Place (opposite Lutheran Hospital campus). Shorebirds, herons, swallows, etc. Up to two miles on flat trails; boots recommended. Finish by noon. Leaders: Ed Powers, John Winebrenner
Sat Sep 1 Fox Island County Park. Meet at 8:00 AM at the Vera Dulin Bldg parking lot at Fox Island, 7324 Yohne Rd. Woodpeckers, woodland songbirds, including migrant warblers. Three or four miles on easy trails; may be some wet spots. Finish by noon. Leaders: Margit Codispoti, Stephanie Wagner. Park entrance fee of $2 payable at self-serve post just inside gate or at the Nature Center.
Sat Sep 8 Lake Michigan lakefront. Leave at 6:30 AM from north end of Meijer parking lot, 6309 Lima Rd (north of I-69). Waterfowl, shorebirds, gulls and terns. Travel mostly by car, with frequent stops and short walks. Return about 6:00-6:30 PM. Leader: Ed Powers
Sat Sep 15 Franke Park, 3411 Sherman Blvd. Meet at 8:00 AM at the BMX track. Migrant songbirds. Up to two miles on somewhat hilly trails. Done by noon. Leaders: Phil Wixom, Greg Majewski
Sat Sep 22 Chain O’ Lakes State Park. Leave at 7:30 AM at from north end of Meijer parking lot, 6309 Lima Rd (north of I-69), or meet us at the Youth Campground at Chain O’ Lakes at 8:15. Hawks, woodpeckers, migrant songbirds. Up to five miles on mostly flat trails; may be some wet spots. Return about 4:00 PM. Leaders Eric Helfrich, John Winebrenner
Sat Oct 6 Salamonie Reservoir. Leave at 7:30 AM from NE corner of Rural King parking lot, 8801 US 24 just W of I-69, or meet us at 8:00 AM at Forks of the Wabash, SW corner of US 24 and IN 9, Huntington. Hawks, songbirds. Largely birding by car, but up to three miles on foot; some hills, may be muddy spots. Return around 5:00 PM. Leaders: Sandy Schacht, John Winebrenner
Sat Oct 13 Eagle Marsh. Meet at 8:00 AM at the BSA Scout parking lot at the end of Olde Canal Place (opposite Lutheran Hospital campus). Waterfowl, some shorebirds, sparrows, etc. Up to two miles on flat trails. Finish by noon. Leaders: Ed Powers, Sandy Schacht
Sun Oct 14 BIG SIT BIRD COUNT on the back deck of Fox Island Nature Center, 7324 Yohne Rd. All afternoon, come when you can! No walking, snacks and rest rooms close at hand.
Sat Oct 27 Pigeon River FWA. Leave at 7:00 AM from north end of Meijer parking lot, 6309 Lima Rd (north of I-69), or meet us at FWA Hq, about 1/2 mile east of Mongo. Hawks, woodpeckers, songbirds, Sandhill Cranes, maybe owls. Some easy walking. Return around 5:00 PM. Leaders: Sam Plew, Margit Codispoti
Sun Oct 28 Hurshtown Reservoir. Meet at the reservoir,16000 Roth Rd, 1 mi S of hwy 1 (1.5 mi N of Grabill Rd) at 3 PM. Loons, grebes, ducks, gulls, maybe Snow Buntings. We circle the reservoir by car, stopping occasionally to get out and scope the water. Finish by 5:00 PM. Leader: Ed Powers
Sat Nov 3 Lake Michigan lakefront. Leave at 6:30 AM from north end of Meijer parking lot, 6309 Lima Rd (north of I-69). Waterfowl, late shorebirds, gulls and terns. Travel mostly by car, with frequent stops and short walks. Return about 6:00-6:30 PM. Leaders: Eric Helfrich, Ed Powers
Sun Nov 11 Hurshtown Reservoir. Same as Oct 28
Sat Nov 17 Kingsbury Fish and Wildlife Area and Jasper-Pulaski Fish and Wildlife Area. Leave at 11:00 AM from the east end of the Kroger parking lot, 10230 Chestnut Plaza Dr (northwest quadrant of the intersection of west SR 14 and Scott Road). Waterfowl and late shorebirds at Kingsbury, and thousands of Sandhill Cranes at J-P. We customarily stop for supper at a fast-food restaurant in Winamac. Return about 8:00 PM. Leaders: Margot Codispoti, Stephanie Wagner.
Sat Sep 1 Fox Island County Park. Meet at 8:00 AM at the Vera Dulin Bldg parking lot at Fox Island, 7324 Yohne Rd. Woodpeckers, woodland songbirds, including migrant warblers. Three or four miles on easy trails; may be some wet spots. Finish by noon. Leaders: Margit Codispoti, Stephanie Wagner. Park entrance fee of $2 payable at self-serve post just inside gate or at the Nature Center.
Sat Sep 8 Lake Michigan lakefront. Leave at 6:30 AM from north end of Meijer parking lot, 6309 Lima Rd (north of I-69). Waterfowl, shorebirds, gulls and terns. Travel mostly by car, with frequent stops and short walks. Return about 6:00-6:30 PM. Leader: Ed Powers
Sat Sep 15 Franke Park, 3411 Sherman Blvd. Meet at 8:00 AM at the BMX track. Migrant songbirds. Up to two miles on somewhat hilly trails. Done by noon. Leaders: Phil Wixom, Greg Majewski
Sat Sep 22 Chain O’ Lakes State Park. Leave at 7:30 AM at from north end of Meijer parking lot, 6309 Lima Rd (north of I-69), or meet us at the Youth Campground at Chain O’ Lakes at 8:15. Hawks, woodpeckers, migrant songbirds. Up to five miles on mostly flat trails; may be some wet spots. Return about 4:00 PM. Leaders Eric Helfrich, John Winebrenner
Sat Oct 6 Salamonie Reservoir. Leave at 7:30 AM from NE corner of Rural King parking lot, 8801 US 24 just W of I-69, or meet us at 8:00 AM at Forks of the Wabash, SW corner of US 24 and IN 9, Huntington. Hawks, songbirds. Largely birding by car, but up to three miles on foot; some hills, may be muddy spots. Return around 5:00 PM. Leaders: Sandy Schacht, John Winebrenner
Sat Oct 13 Eagle Marsh. Meet at 8:00 AM at the BSA Scout parking lot at the end of Olde Canal Place (opposite Lutheran Hospital campus). Waterfowl, some shorebirds, sparrows, etc. Up to two miles on flat trails. Finish by noon. Leaders: Ed Powers, Sandy Schacht
Sun Oct 14 BIG SIT BIRD COUNT on the back deck of Fox Island Nature Center, 7324 Yohne Rd. All afternoon, come when you can! No walking, snacks and rest rooms close at hand.
Sat Oct 27 Pigeon River FWA. Leave at 7:00 AM from north end of Meijer parking lot, 6309 Lima Rd (north of I-69), or meet us at FWA Hq, about 1/2 mile east of Mongo. Hawks, woodpeckers, songbirds, Sandhill Cranes, maybe owls. Some easy walking. Return around 5:00 PM. Leaders: Sam Plew, Margit Codispoti
Sun Oct 28 Hurshtown Reservoir. Meet at the reservoir,16000 Roth Rd, 1 mi S of hwy 1 (1.5 mi N of Grabill Rd) at 3 PM. Loons, grebes, ducks, gulls, maybe Snow Buntings. We circle the reservoir by car, stopping occasionally to get out and scope the water. Finish by 5:00 PM. Leader: Ed Powers
Sat Nov 3 Lake Michigan lakefront. Leave at 6:30 AM from north end of Meijer parking lot, 6309 Lima Rd (north of I-69). Waterfowl, late shorebirds, gulls and terns. Travel mostly by car, with frequent stops and short walks. Return about 6:00-6:30 PM. Leaders: Eric Helfrich, Ed Powers
Sun Nov 11 Hurshtown Reservoir. Same as Oct 28
Sat Nov 17 Kingsbury Fish and Wildlife Area and Jasper-Pulaski Fish and Wildlife Area. Leave at 11:00 AM from the east end of the Kroger parking lot, 10230 Chestnut Plaza Dr (northwest quadrant of the intersection of west SR 14 and Scott Road). Waterfowl and late shorebirds at Kingsbury, and thousands of Sandhill Cranes at J-P. We customarily stop for supper at a fast-food restaurant in Winamac. Return about 8:00 PM. Leaders: Margot Codispoti, Stephanie Wagner.
