Welcome to fall migration! Here are activities happening in the SAS birding area. Also, check out latest Sycamore Warbler for information on May Bird Count, migration, and chapter news.
Upcoming Events
10/09/2025 – SAS Public Meeting
7:15pm ET, Celery Bog Nature Center. Dr. Kyle Horton, associate professor at Purdue University, will be discussing radar ornithology – tracking migration under the cover of darkness.
10/11/2025 – Global Big Day
SAS is coordinating a trip with Indiana Audubon and NICHES Land Trust to visit a few NICHES properties such as Mulvey Pond and the adjacent Howell Woods. Meet at Celery Bog in West Lafayette, first parking lot, at 8:30am ET for carpooling.
Indiana Audubon is charging a $5.00 fee for registration, and SAS will be refunding the $5.00 fee for members and friends. Please register at this link – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-october-big-day-hikes-with-ilpa-tickets-1512891672719
10/18/2025 – Lake Michigan Shore
Possible field trip to the shores of Lake Michigan to look for fall migrants. Possibilities include terms, ducks and some songbirds. Please contact SAS Audubon if interested. Details will be forthcoming if there is enough interest.
10/22/2025 – Get the Point!
5pm-7pm ET, Celery Bog, Meet at the point between the two main wetland basins to look for passing birds.
11/01/2025 – Audubon at the Overlook
5pm-7pm, Overlook at Prophetstown State Park. Meet at the observation deck at the end of the paved road in the park. Park gate might be closed for the season; however, be prepared to pay an entry fee.
11/13/2025 – SAS Public Meeting
7:15pm ET, Celery Bog Nature Center. Shane Guenin, a master’s student at Purdue University, will be talking about his research on avian vision and behaviors and methods to mitigate birds strikes with aircraft.
11/15/2025 – Late Fall Migration
8amET, first parking lot at Celery Bog. We will start at Celery Bog looking for late migrants and may also travel to Bicentennial Park for migrating waterfowl. 1/2 day trip.
