Birds don’t send roses, but they do sing duets, trade fish, build show-off nests, and even risk midair death spirals to impress a mate. This playful look at avian “love languages” reveals the…

World Migratory Bird Day 2025 World Migratory Bird Day is officially celebrated on the second Saturday of May in Canada and the US, and the second

Learn how to lead welcoming, inclusive bird outings for all participants—no matter their background or experience.

My wife, Karen, and I moved to Ellettsville, Indiana, in 2021 and were thrilled with the quality of Indiana birding. We immediately joined Indiana Audubon and Sassafras Audubon Society, our local…

Small changes can make the biggest difference for our bird populations. Just one native plant can produce hundreds of seeds and host dozens—if not hundreds—of insects.

Curious about binoculars but not sure where to start? This beginner-friendly guide breaks down the basics to help you find the right fit for your birding adventures.

In a world where birds are flying quieter each year, good science speaks volumes.

The Mumford & Keller Grant and Scholarship Program, established by Indiana Audubon in 2010, provides financial support to individuals and organizations for activities and studies related to natural…

Indiana Dunes Birding Festival returns May 15-18, 2025, with birding hikes, family programs, art and free public activities.

We all want to think of ourselves as “good” birders, but what makes a birder “good”? Is it the number of birds we have added to our life list, or is it how we added those birds that makes us a...

Tune in to spring birdsong! Learn tips for identifying vocalizations, recognizing patterns and developing your ear for birding.

Join Indiana Audubon between April 15 and May 1 for three chances to win great birding gear! Every new member during the drive is entered into the giveaway drawings.

Indiana Audubon invites families and first-time anglers to enjoy an Introduction to Fishing workshop on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Mary Gray Bird Sanctuary in Connersville.

After a slow and stubborn start to April, the Indiana Dunes Longshore Tower finally saw the skies open up for a textbook raptor day this past Sunday, April 13. Light south winds paired with high…

A state-run program pays farmers to help beleaguered Loggerhead Shrikes rebound by putting more shrubby habitat back on the modern agricultural landscape.

In 2024, a multi-national group of bird conservation partners across the hemisphere initiated a massive research project to track the survival and migration of Wood Thrush across its breeding and…

I'm a retired school educator, having worked as a speech and hearing therapist and gifted-and-talented teacher for grades 3-9. Later, I worked at the local Soil and Water Conservation District and…

Written by one of our owl banding team members, this story tells the story of Aurora—a one-eyed Saw-whet Owl whose journey from rescue to ambassador is anything but ordinary.

Indiana Dunes Birding Festival

It’s been a slow crawl into April at the Indiana Dunes Longshore Tower. So far, just one count has been logged—on April 3—and persistent north winds off the lake have kept things in a holding pattern ...

My dad has always told me that if there is a tool I need to help me do my job well, it’s worth the investment. This has been great advice. When I was a biologist, I needed to keep track of the tiny nu...

It's not uncommon to encounter injured birds that may require medical attention. Get information to help you identify the problem and find your nearest wildlife rehabilitator.

We live in a new golden age of birding. From advanced optics and new cameras to the latest apps, we have a remarkable set of new birding gear and toys at our fingertips. For years, the biggest hurdle ...

Indiana is fortunate to have not one, but two outstanding women who were self-taught in ornithology and excelled in the field, speaking on behalf of our birds.

​Over the past week, The Dunes area has experienced some turbulent up and down with the temperatures. that brought a mix of severe weather conditions, including heavy snow, strong winds, and fluctuati...

As spring migration approaches, millions of birds will traverse Indiana’s diverse landscapes—from our lush forests and expansive wetlands to the vibrant grasslands and river corridors that serve as vi...