Spring Migration Birding: Sargent Road Nature Park

82nd Street and Sargent Road,Indianapolis IN 46256

27 April, 2022

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Join us for a guided birding hike of the 25-acre natural habitat we've preserved for the future Sargent Road Nature Park. We invite you to join us for a morning of guided birding through the beautiful 25 acres MCC recently purchased and preserved for the future Sargent Road Nature Park in northeast Indianapolis. Spring migration is an exciting time to observe many new bird species visiting the site. 116 bird species have been observed at this natural area over the past 3 years. 100% of proceeds benefit the Sargent Road Nature Park campaign Admission is free for 2022 MCC Members! Not a member yet? Get your 2022 membership (Just $20/member) here: https://donate.onecause.com/mudcreekmembership/donate Local and international birding guide, Wes Homoya, will guide participants through a variety of habitats along the 1.5 mile trail, observing and learning about the amazing bird diversity at this special urban sanctuary. Whether you are an avid bird-watcher, photographer or simply looking to learn and experience nature in a new way, you don't want to miss this opportunity! Bring your cameras, binoculars and wandering spirits.Learn more about our Sargent Road Nature Park Campaign at: https://www.mudcreekconservancy.org/sargent-road-nature-park Refunds can be issued if we have to cancel due to severe weather. Social distancing and masks will be utilized. Learn more about our Guide, Wes Homoya: "I was born and raised in Indiana, and as such am a firm believer in practicing Hoosier hospitality- living graciously with each other on this planet we all call home. This ethic was instilled in me by my parents: Barb, a nature-loving nurse who taught me compassion for little things like salamanders, and Michael, a botanist and author who exemplifies not only why it is important to know the names of the flora and fauna around you, but why we must share this knowledge with others. Eventually this desire to learn led to studying ecology and ornithology at Purdue University under Dr. Barny Dunning. Various employments since have allowed me to live, work, and bird in places as varied as Australia, Maui, Brazil, the Galapagos, Hungary, SE Asia, and Ecuador. Currently, I make my living in the eastern plains of Colorado and the Great Midwestern Corn Desert doing migratory bird and raptor surveys in areas where green energy companies are seeking to install wind turbines. "