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Tuesday Morning Birding Walks with an Expert – May 16

May 16, 2023 @ 7:30 am - 9:30 am

Free

Join an expert birder to go birdwatching in White River Bluffs Nature Preserve!

Central Indiana Land Trust’s nature preserves offer a safe harbor for countless bird species. We’re teaming up with expert birder Rob Ripma, co-owner of Sabrewing Nature Tours, for this series. This is a rare chance to enjoy guided birding tours of our region’s most biodiverse places. Join us to search for migratory birds and year-round avian residents. We will likely train our binoculars on waterbirds, orioles, bluebirds, flycatchers, raptors, migratory warblers—and many more.

We’ll visit a variety of nature preserves, exploring woodlands, meadows, streams, and river frontage managed by Central Indiana Land Trust.

All are welcome, including people with no birding experience. The best way to get started is to go with a seasoned guide like Rob.

All ages

Free of Charge – RSVP required

What to Expect and Bring:

  • Scope or binoculars. We will have a small quantity to share with the group.
  • Dress for the weather and be sure to wear pants thick enough to stand up to thorns, brush, poison ivy, ticks, and mosquitos (unfortunately leggings aren’t very protective).
  • Wear closed-toed shoes that can stand up to mud.

RSVP

Please click here to preregister via Eventbrite so we know to expect you.

Directions:

White River Bluffs Nature Preserve is located adjacent to Highland Golf and Country Club, 1050 West 52nd Street Indianapolis, Indiana. Parking is by the tennis courts to the north of the club house. Our staff will meet you there. See attached map.

 

More Information:

Learn more about Rob Ripma and Sabrewing Nature Tours.

“I’ve been birding in Indiana since I was a teenager and can say without a doubt that there’s no more thrilling time to birdwatch in our state than during spring migration. During the month of May, the pace of migration picks up, and there are new and amazing things to see every day. CILTI properties and other local natural areas are stopover sites that are critical to birds’ ability to feed and prepare for their next flight north.” –Rob Ripma, in “The Greatest Spectacle in Birding,” written for our spring 2021 newsmagazine

Details

Date:
May 16, 2023
Time:
7:30 am - 9:30 am
Cost:
Free
Event Category:
Website:
https://bit.ly/SpringBirdingMay16

Organizer

Central Indiana Land Trust
Phone
3177711251
Email
twillis@conservingindiana.org
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Venue

White River Bluffs
1050 West 52nd Street
Indianapolis, IN 46228 United States
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