On October 17th, we will see what birds we can find at Cobus Creek County Park in Elkhart. Cobus Creek has a nice, relatively flat, woodland trail and some prairie. If the leaves have started to turn, Cobus Creek has some splendid fall foliage.

Meet at Cobus Creek County Park at 9:00 a.m. The park is located at 30680 County Road 8 in Elkhart. Google Maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/iMks5padHsiW55uM9.

Dress for the weather. Bring binoculars if you have them. If not, I can supply them.

Questions, email fieldtrips@sbeaudubon.org

El 17 de octubre, veremos qué pájaros podemos encontrar en el parque Cobus Creek County, en Elkhart. Este parque tiene un sendero boscoso agradable y relativamente llano, así como zonas de pradera. Si las hojas ya han empezado a cambiar de color, veremos el espléndido follaje otoñal de Cobus Creek.

Nos reuniremos en Cobus Creek County Park  en Elkhart a las 9:00 a.m. El parque está ubicado a 30680 de County Road  8, en Elkhart. Enlace de Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/iMks5padHsiW55uM9 

Vístete de acuerdo al clima. Trae binoculares si los tienes; si no, yo puedo facilitártelos.

¿Preguntas? fieldtrips@sbeaudubon.org

Treat yourself to a mid-week nature break. Let’s take a walk and see what interesting things we can find.

Join us October 14th at 5:30 p.m. at the South Bend-Elkhart Bird Alliance Wildlife Sanctuary. Note the earlier time. The days are growing shorter so this will be our final Meet the Naturalist for this year. Where did the year go?

You need not be a member to attend. If you've never been to our sanctuary, this is always a good opportunity to see it. The sanctuary is located at 59395 Clover Rd, Mishawaka.Regálate una pausa en contacto con la naturaleza a mitad de semana. Vamos a caminar y veremos qué cosas interesantes podemos encontrar. 

 Acompáñanos el 14 de octubre a las 5:30 p.m. en el Santuario de vida silvestre de la South Bend- Elkhart Bird Alianza. Nota que el horario es más temprano de lo habitual. Los días se están haciendo más cortos, entonces será nuestra última actividad de “Conozca a la naturalista” de este año. ¿A dónde se fue el año?

No necesitas ser miembro para asistir. Si nunca has visitado nuestro santuario, está es una buena oportunidad para conocerlo.

The next membership meeting of the South Bend-Elkhart Bird Alliance (SBEBA) takes place on Sunday, October 11, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. in the Farmer Room at the Howard Park Event Center, 219 S. St. Louis Blvd. in South Bend. The park is at the corner of E. Jefferson Blvd. and S. St. Louis Blvd., next to the St. Joseph River, near downtown.
Please be aware that the event center does NOT open until 12:00 p.m. on Sundays. Entry is through the front doors facing S. St. Louis Blvd. or the east doors that face the skating ribbon. One CANNOT enter the event center through the doors facing E. Jefferson Blvd. or via the Howard Park Public House restaurant.

Due to planned redevelopment work at Rum Village Park, SBEBA had to move our September and October membership meetings in advance to a different venue. We will return to Rum Village Park in January 2027. Our October speaker is Katie Lane, Director of Operations at Unity Gardens. Their motto is “Growing Food, Growing Knowledge, Growing Community!” We will have refreshments and snacks. All our events are free, open to members and non-members of all ages. Come and enjoy!

La próxima reunión de miembros de South Bend Elkhart Bird Alliance (SBEBA) se llevará a cabo el domingo 11 de octubre de 2026 a las 2:00 p.m. en el Farmer Room del Howard Park Event Center, ubicado en 219 S. St. Louis Blvd. en South Bend. El parque se encuentra en la esquina de E. Jefferson Blvd. y S. St. Louis Blvd., junto al río St. Joseph, cerca del centro de la ciudad.
Ten en cuenta que el centro NO abre hasta las 12:00 p.m. los domingos. La entrada es por las puertas principales que dan a S. St. Louis Blvd. o por las puertas del lado este que dan a la pista de patinaje. No se puede entrar al centro de eventos por las puertas que dan a E. Jefferson Blvd. ni por el restaurante Howard Park Public House.

Debido a las obras de remodelación planeadas en Rum Village Park, SBEBA tuvo que trasladar con antelación sus reuniones de miembros de septiembre y octubre a un lugar diferente. Regresamos a Rum Village Park en enero de 2027. Nuestra conferencista de octubre es Katie Lane, directora de operaciones de Unity Gardens. Su lema es “Cultivando alimentos, cultivando conocimiento, cultivando comunidad”. Serviremos refrigerios y bocadillos. Todos nuestros eventos son gratuitos y están abiertos a miembros y no miembros de todas las edades ¡Ven y disfruta!

Please join us in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and all things Fall at Familia Fun Fest on Saturday, October 10th! Organized by South Bend Venues Parks & Arts, this event will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Rum Village Nature Center. There will be family friendly fall activities like pumpkin painting, games, and more! South Bend-Elkhart Bird Alliance will have a booth alongside other local organizations and vendors.
There is no cost to attend and no registration required. For more information, you can visit: www.sbvpa.org

¡Por favor acompáñanos a celebrar el Mes de la Herencia Hispana y todo lo relacionado con el otoño en el Familia Fun Fest, el sábado 10 de octubre! Organizado por South Bend Venues Parks & Arts, este evento tendrá lugar de 10:00am a 2:00pm en el Rum Village Nature Center. ¡Habrá actividades de otoño para toda la familia, como pintura en calabazas, juegos y mucho más! La South Bend-Elkhart Bird Alliance tendrá un puesto junto con otras organizaciones y vendedores locales. La asistencia es gratuita y no requiere inscripción. Para más información, puedes visitar: www.sbvpa.org

From the ebird website:
Mark your calendars for October Big Day—10 Oct 2026! Like Global Big Day, October Big Day is an opportunity to celebrate our shared love of birds. Last October, 900,000 people united for a single day of birding. Can we beat that number and make this year the first October Big Day with more than a million people enjoying birds together?

More details at: https://ebird.org/news/october-big-day-2026

Take a mid-week nature break! Join me on September 16th at 6:00 p.m. for a relaxing walk around our wildlife sanctuary. You never know what interesting things we might find. Trails may be muddy. Insect repellent is recommended. You need not be a member to attend our events. 

Our wildlife sanctuary is located at 69395 Clover Road, Mishawaka, Indiana.

Fall is quickly approaching. It is time to look forward to our first membership meeting of the 2026-2027 program season for the South Bend-Elkhart Bird Alliance (SBEBA).

Due to roadwork and other construction activities inside Rum Village Park during September and October, both our September and October membership meetings will take place instead at the Howard Park Event Center, 219 S. St. Louis Blvd. in South Bend. The park is on the corner of Jefferson Blvd. and S. St. Louis Blvd., along the East Bank of the St. Joseph River across from downtown.

The September meeting will be on Sunday, September 13th at 2:00 p.m. in the Ribbon Room at Howard Park. The speaker will be Sherwood Waggy. He is a member of several astronomical societies here in Indiana. A member of SBEBA and frequent attendee at our programs, many of you already know him. His program is called “What is light pollution and why is it so bad?” and is adapted from one originally created by DarkSky International. There will be refreshments and snacks. All our events are open to members and non-members of all ages. Hope to see you there!

Please join the Elkhart County Parks, SBEBA, and other participating organizations at Bird Fest on September 12th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Bonneyville Mill County Park – Feedlot Shelter.

There will be a variety of activities and displays planned, including bird hikes, a live bird show, the Woodsy the Owl program, bird banding demonstrations, face painting, birdhouse building, children's crafts, conservation organizations, and educational exhibits.

We are looking forward to a fun day celebrating birds and helping families connect with nature!

On September 12th, meet at 8:00 a.m. at Boot Lake Nature Preserve. Boot Lake is located at 51430 County Road 3 in Elkhart, Indiana. Boot Lake hosts a variety of habitat, which includes woodland, marsh, and prairie. 

Wear sturdy shoes. Bring insect repellent, water, and binoculars, if you have them. I will have extra binoculars if you do not have your own.

You need not be a member to attend our field trips.
Questions, email fieldtrips@sbeaudubon.org

Fall is coming and there is only one more chance to get pancakes at the Sanctuary! The final pancake breakfast of the 2026 year is this Labor Day, Monday, September 7, 2026 from 7:30 to 10:00 a.m. Wake up a bit early on the holiday and make your way out for fresh made pancakes with warm syrup. You can wash those down with some hot coffee in either regular or decaf, or if you aren’t a coffee drinker we also have tea bags, milk, and water. Juice boxes will be available for the young nature enthusiasts coming with you. Please remember to bring your own table service (plates, mugs, silverware) as we don’t keep these on hand. Once your bellies are full, take a walk around the property and see what wildlife you can see! Donations are appreciated but not required. Any money we raise for these breakfasts directly goes to the care and maintenance of the Sanctuary.

We need volunteers! If you are able and willing to help, I am looking for servers, cooks, and plenty of hands for setup and teardown. Reach out to sanctuary@sbeaudubon.org if you would like to volunteer. Volunteers are to arrive no later than 7:00 a.m. so we can make sure everything is set up and ready to go.

Why not join me for a relaxing mid-week nature break at 6:00 p.m. We will take a stroll around our wildlife sanctuary to see what interesting things we can find. The trails can often be muddy so wear appropriate shoes. Insect repellent is recommended. Our wildlife sanctuary is located at 59395 Clover Rd., Mishawaka, Indiana. 

All our events are open to members and non-members and all ages are welcome.

On August 8th join us at 8:30 p.m. for a mothing night at our wildlife sanctuary. We will set up a light and a mothing sheet to see what variety of moths and other insects call our wildlife sanctuary home. 

Bring a chair and insect repellent. We will provide soft drinks. This is a family event so bring the kids. You need not be a member to attend our events. 

Our wildlife sanctuary is located at 59395 Clover Road in Mishawaka, Indiana. 

Questions, contact Carol Goodall at fieldtrips@sbeaudubon.org.

Why not join me for a relaxing mid-week nature break at 6:00 p.m. We will take a stroll around our wildlife sanctuary to see what interesting things we can find. The trails can often be muddy so wear appropriate shoes. Insect repellent is recommended. Our wildlife sanctuary is located at 59395 Clover Rd., Mishawaka, Indiana. 

All our events are open to members and non-members and all ages are welcome.

On July 11th we'll be taking our annual field trip to Beverly Crone Restoration Area in search of grassland birds. Our target birds on this trip will be Eastern Meadowlark, Henslow's Sparrow, Sedge Wren, Bobolink, and Dickcissel. We will need to get an early start to beat the heat of the day as there is no shade at the property. The trails are gravel and slightly hilly. 

Beverly Crone Restoration Area is located at 21448 Jackson Road in South Bend (https://goo.gl/maps/tgG9cx8WpyUzkgqz5). Meet at 7:00 a.m. at the parking area on the corner of Jackson and Locust. 

Wear comfortable walking shoes. Bring water, sunscreen, insect repellent, and binoculars. There are no restrooms at Beverly Crone Restoration Area. You need not be a member to attend our field trips.  

Questions, contact Carol Goodall at fieldtrips@sbeaudubon.org.

We will serve up a mix of plain, blueberry, and pecan pancakes with syrup (sugar free available), as well as coffee, tea, and milk. Please bring your own table service (plate, cup, silverware, napkins). There is a slop sink at the well you can use to wash them up before packing them away. The 4th of July Pancake Breakfast is on Saturday, July 4th from 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

We will need volunteers to cook and serve as well as to set up and tear down. If you would like to volunteer, email sanctuary@sbeaudubon.org.

On June 20th we will head to Michigan to Mud Lake Bog. Migration has passed and we have reached the summer birding doldrums so this will be more of a botany trip (okay, we may see a few birds). Our main goal on this trip is to see carnivorous plants. Mud Lake Bog is the best place in our area to see these plants because the boardwalk sits right on top of the bog. We will see pitcher plants and both sundews (round-leaved and spatulate-leaved). We may find some orchids blooming; last year we got lucky, and the orchids were blooming. 

I strongly suggest wearing long sleeves and long pants because poison sumac may overhang the boardwalk in some places, but we will keep a careful eye out for it. Bring water, sunscreen, and insect repellent. There are no restrooms at the bog. 

Meet at Mud Lake Bog, located at 905 E. Elm Valley Road in Buchanan, Michigan (https://maps.app.goo.gl/JDoCxgd4mXCWunZG6) at 8:30 a.m. This preserve is only about a 30–45-minute drive from South Bend.  

You need not be a member to attend our field trips. Questions, contact Carol Goodall at fieldtrips@sbeaudubon.org.

Join me for a relaxing mid-week nature break at the Sanctuary on May 20, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. We will take a stroll to see what interesting things we can find. We may see some spring migrants. Wear sturdy shoes. The trails may be muddy. Dress for the weather. Our wildlife sanctuary is located at 59395 Clover Rd., Mishawaka, Indiana.

The wildlife sanctuary is located here:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/ueEzpzwG8joE7AgP9

On May 9, 2026, we will go to Potato Creek State Park on another search for neotropical migrants. We will walk the bike trail from the West Lot to Potato Creek. This is a lengthy, somewhat hilly walk but the trail is paved so it makes the trekking easier. Plan to be out most of the morning. Meet at the West Lot at 7:00 a.m. This is the lot at the west end of the lake near the west Osprey nest. It is located here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/eYcgqKeVk9UBWvh7A. 

Dress for the weather. Wear comfortable shoes. Bring binoculars (if you have them), insect repellent, water, and snacks (if you wish).
This date is also Global Big Day so we will be recording all the birds we see (and hear) to submit to eBird.
As always, our field trips are open to members and non-members and are free but there is a gate fee to enter the park.

Join me May 2, 2026, at Shirley Heinze Land Trust’s Lydick Bog, located at 25898 US-20, South Bend, Indiana. We will walk the trails and try to find some neotropical migrants.

This will be a somewhat lengthy walk and Lydick Bog is hilly. We could be out most of the morning depending on how many birds we find. You are free to leave anytime. Don’t feel like you need to stay for the entire field trip.

Wear sturdy, comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather. Insect repellent is recommended. Bring water, sunscreen, and snacks (if you wish). I have extra binoculars or bring your own.

Meet here at 7:00 a.m.: https://maps.app.goo.gl/t1f68NLrDbnu2XvD9.

Our field trips are open to the public and are free.

When?    Saturday, April 25th, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Where?  St. Patrick’s County Park, Laurel Road, the Big Red Barn and Pavilion

Who?     Everybody – the sale is open to the public.

Why?   

(1) The dollars support our operations;

(2) We’re helping reuse, repurpose, and recycle;

(3) Volunteers have a great time meeting new folks and renewing acquaintances;

(4) Bargains, bargains, bargains;

(5) You have a deadline to start spring-cleaning and/or downsizing.

Consider Volunteering: You can help with the sale in many ways, no special skills needed. Come and go on your time – no sign up – drop in and stay a while when you drop off donations. Even an hour or two is very helpful. And it is fun. SBEBA volunteers who work three hours are eligible for early shopping on Friday.

During setup on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday (8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. all days), we need helpers to unload cars as donations arrive. If you’d like to get your 10,000 steps in (or even just 1,000), we can use your help to take priced items to the appropriate tables. We need pricers to tag items with best guesstimates. On Saturday, we need people at the sale to add up (tally) the customers’ items and give them a total, bag their stash, carry heavier items to their cars, and keep track of items they put in holding. We need bakers to supply items for the Bake Sale. We need helpers to pack up after the sale (12:00 to 2:00 p.m. Saturday). Any amount of time on any day is helpful. We have put together a guide for volunteering for this event; pick one up at the April 12th membership meeting or email martha.kummerer@sbeaudubon.org to get a copy.

Bake Sale Chair Needed: We need someone to take charge of this event, mostly on Saturday during the sale. Alice Bentley has written up detailed information to guide the next chair and there will be an assistant to help. Email Martha at the above address if you can take this job.

Consider Donating Items: Our sales in the past have seen almost everything; we always are surprised. We have tables assigned for about every category: dishes, glassware, pans, home décor, small appliances, holiday decorations, craft supplies, fabric, towels, curtains, draperies, blankets, bedspreads, toys, books, CDs, DVDs, vinyl records, games, puzzles, sports equipment, yard décor, houseplants, office supplies, pet items, bird items, candles, framed pictures, luggage, purses, tote bags, shoes, boots, adult clothing, child/baby clothing and equipment, jewelry, clocks, lamps, tools, and more. Many rummage sale shoppers are particularly interested in vintage items; currently, that is anything older than the 1980s. We cannot take sofabeds, large kitchen appliances, cribs, or child carseats. If you need help with larger items, call/text (574) 360-7983 and we will try to arrange pickup.

Times for Donations (dropoff – south door – straight ahead from the entry gate)
Wednesday:    April 22nd, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thursday:       April 23rd, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday:           April 24th, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

NOTE FRIDAY TIME:  We will close off donations at 1:00 p.m. Friday to allow workers to finish the setup on time and go home to rest for 7:00 a.m. on Saturday morning.

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¿Cuándo? Sábado, abril 25, de 8:00 a.m. a 1:00 p.m.

¿Dónde? Parque del condado de Saint Patrick, Laurel Road, Big Red Barn y Pavilion

¿Quién? Todos – la venta está abierta al público.

¿Por qué?

(1) El dinero apoya nuestras operaciones;

(2) estamos ayudando a reutilizar, reaprovechar y reciclar;

(3)  los voluntarios pasan un tiempo agradable conociendo gente nueva y reencontrándose con conocidos;

(4) ofertas, ofertas, ofertas;

(5) tú tienes una fecha límite para comenzar la limpieza de primavera y/o reducir tus pertenencias.

Considera ser voluntario: tú puedes ayudar con la venta de varias maneras, no necesitas habilidades especiales. Puedes ir y venir cuando quieras, no es necesario inscribirse, solo pasa y quédate un rato cuando traigas tus donaciones. Una o dos horas ayuda mucho y es divertido. Los voluntarios de SBEBA que trabajen tres horas tienen derecho a comprar con antelación el viernes. 

Durante la preparación en los días miércoles, jueves y viernes (de 8:00 a.m. a 6:00 p.m. cada día), necesitamos ayudantes para descargar los carros con donaciones. Si quieres completar tus 10.000 pasos (o incluso 1.000), puedes ayudarnos a llevar los artículos con precio a las mesas correspondientes. Además, necesitamos personas que etiqueten los artículos con las mejores estimaciones de sus precios. El sábado, necesitamos personas que lleven la cuenta de las compras de los clientes y les den el total, les empaquen sus cosas, lleven artículos pesados a sus carros y tengan en cuenta   los artículos que han sido apartados. Necesitamos panaderos para suministrar productos para la venta de repostería. También requerimos ayudantes para empacar todo después de la venta (el sábado de 12:00 a 2:00 p.m.). Cualquier cantidad de tiempo que puedas ofrecernos es de gran ayuda. Hemos preparado una guía para voluntarios para este evento; recógela en la reunión de membresía del 12 de abril o envía un correo electrónico a martha.kummerer@sbeaudubon.org para obtener una copia. 

Se busca coordinador de la venta de repostería: necesitamos a alguien que se encargue de esta actividad, principalmente el sábado durante la venta. Alice Bentley ha escrito información detallada para guiar al próximo encargado, además habrá un asistente. Si puedes hacerte cargo de esta labor, contacta a Martha al correo electrónico mencionado anteriormente.

Considera donar artículos: anteriormente en nuestras ventas se ha visto casi de todo; siempre nos hemos sorprendido. Nosotros tendremos mesas asignadas para cada categoría de artículos como: vajillas, cristalería, sartenes, decoraciones del hogar, pequeños electrodomésticos, decoraciones festivas, materiales para manualidades, telas, toallas, cortinas, mantas, cubrelechos, juguetes, libros, CDs, DVDs, discos de vinilo, juegos, rompecabezas, equipo de deportes, decoraciones de jardín, plantas de casa, materiales de oficina, artículos para mascotas, artículos para aves, velas, cuadros, maletas, bolsas, bolsos de lona, zapatos, botas, ropa para adultos, equipaje y ropa para bebés/niños, joyería, relojes, lámparas, herramientas y más. Muchos compradores están especialmente interesados en artículos vintage; realmente, eso incluye cualquier cosa anterior a los años 1980. No podemos aceptar sofás cama, electrodomésticos de cocina, cunas ni asientos de automóvil para niños. Si necesitas ayuda con artículos más grandes, llama o envía un mensaje de texto al (574) 360-7983 y trataremos de coordinar la recogida. 

Horario para donaciones (punto de entrega – puerta sur – justo al frente de la entrada principal) 
Miércoles:        22 de abril, de 8:00 a.m. a 6:00 p.m.
Jueves:              23 de abril, de 8:00 a.m. a 6:00 p.m.
Viernes:            24 de abril, de 8:00 a.m. a 1:00 p.m.

NOTA SOBRE EL HORARIO DEL VIERNES: cerraremos la recepción de donaciones a la 1:00 p.m. del viernes para permitir que los trabajadores terminen la preparación a tiempo y puedan irse a casa a descansar para las 7:00 a.m. del sábado.

April 25, 2026

Location to be determined.
Check our social media pages (Facebook and Instagram): South Bend-Elkhart Bird Alliance
Our webpage: https://www.sbeaudubon.org/events
Or contact Carol Goodall at fieldtrips@sbeaudubon.org for details.

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25 de abril, 2026

Ubicación por determinar
Revisa nuestras páginas de redes sociales (Facebook e Instagram): South Bend-Elkhart Bird Alliance
Nuestra pagina web: https://www.sbeaudubon.org/events
O puedes contactar a Carol Goodall para más detalles en fieldtrips@sbeaudubon.org

Join me for a relaxing mid-week nature break on April 23rd at 6:00 p.m. We will take a stroll to see what interesting things we can find. We may see some spring migrants. Spring ephemerals should be blooming. Wear sturdy shoes. The trails may be muddy. Dress for the weather. Our wildlife sanctuary is located at 59395 Clover Rd., Mishawaka, Indiana.

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Acompáñame para disfrutar de un descanso relajante en la naturaleza a mitad de la semana, el 23 de abril a las 6:00 p.m. Nosotros vamos a dar un paseo para ver qué cosas interesantes podemos encontrar. A lo mejor veremos aves migrantes de primavera. Las efímeras de primavera pueden estar floreciendo. Ponte zapatos resistentes. Los caminos pueden estar fangosos. Vístete acorde al clima. Nuestro santuario de vida silvestre está ubicado en 59395 Clover Rd., Mishawaka Indiana.

Woodcock Walk, Timberdoodle Trek, Bogsucker Bonanza! This fascinating shorebird has several names, and on Saturday, April 4th at 8:00 p.m. we will meet at Potato Creek State Park to observe its mating display. The American Woodcock’s mating display is called a "sky dance." The male walks around the ground emitting a nasal "peent" call then rises 250 to 300 ft. in the air, descending in a spiral while making a twittering sound with his wings.

Where to meet:
Turn left at the fork past the gate house then take the first right off the main road at the sign for Deer Meadows. Take the first right (east) and you will come to a parking area on the left (north). Here is the pin for Google Maps:
https://goo.gl/maps/mwY123Tg2gMxjicj9
41°32'36.7"N 86°21'42.7"W

There may be a gate fee to get into the park. Dress for the weather because you never know what kind of weather we may have in April. The short walk we take may be muddy.

Any questions, contact Carol Goodall at fieldtrips@sbeaudubon.org.

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¡El paseo de la agachadiza, la caminata sobre la chocha perdiz, la bonanza de agachadizas! Esta fascinante ave costera tiene muchos nombres.  El sábado, 4 de abril, a las ocho de la tarde, nos encontraremos en Potato Creek State Park para observar su cortejo nupcial,​ el cual recibe el nombre de danza del cielo. El macho anda por el suelo emitiendo un llamado nasal, del tipo “peent”, se eleva entre 250 a 300 pies de altura, para luego descender en espiral produciendo un sonido trinado con sus alas. 

Donde reunirse: gira a la izquierda en la bifurcación, más allá de la caseta de la portería. Luego toma la primera salida a la derecha de la carretera principal, a la altura de la señal de Deer Meadows.  Toma la primera a la derecha (hacia el este) y llegarás a una zona de estacionamiento a la izquierda (hacia el norte). El siguiente es el link de Google Maps:
https://goo.gl/maps/mwY123Tg2gMxjicj9
41°32'36.7"N 86°21'42.7"W

Es posible que cobren la entrada para ingresar al parque. Vístete acorde al clima porque nunca se sabe qué tipo de tiempo podemos tener en abril. El corto camino que tomemos podría estar embarrado.

Cualquier pregunta, contacta a Carol Goodall en fieldtrips@sbeudubon.org.

On March 21st we will head to Kingsbury Fish & Wildlife Area’s Grande Marsh in LaPorte County. Grande Marsh is host to large flocks of waterfowl.

For those of you wanting to carpool or caravan, meet at the north end of the Kohl's parking lot on Ireland Road in South Bend at 7:45 a.m. It is about a half-hour drive to Kingsbury Fish & Wildlife Area from there. For anyone wishing to meet at Kingsbury Fish & Wildlife Area, we will be here: 41.509192, -86.581797 (https://maps.app.goo.gl/oss62RtBr8zjHtcJ7). We should arrive there from South Bend at approximately 8:15-8:30 a.m. (Eastern time).  

Dress for the weather. I will have a spotting scope, but if you have your own you may want to bring it. I will also have binoculars but bring your own if you have them. There are no restroom facilities readily available at Grande Marsh. Any questions, contact Carol Goodall at fieldtrips@sbeaudubon.org.

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El 21 de marzo iremos a Kingsbury Fish and Wildlife Area’s Grand Marsh en el condado de Laporte. Grande Marsh alberga una gran bandada de aves acuáticas.

Si deseas compartir un vehículo, puedes dirigirte al lado norte del estacionamiento de Kohl’s, ubicado en la calle Ireland Road, a las 7:45 a.m. Desde ahí tomará treinta minutos llegar a Kingsbury Fish y Wildlife Area. Si alguien desea vernos en Kingsbury Fish and Wildlife Area, estaremos a 41.509192, -86.581797 (https://maps.app.goo.gl/oss62RtBr8zjHtcJ7). Llegaremos allí aproximadamente entre las 8:15 a 8:30 a.m.  (hora del este).

Viste ropa apropiada para el clima. Habrá un telescopio, pero si tienes uno considera traerlo. Además, tendremos binoculares, igualmente, si tienes los tuyos tráelos. Grande Marsh no dispone de baños. Si tienes alguna pregunta, contacta a Carol Goodall a fieldtrips@sbeaudubon.org

The Tippecanoe Audubon Society (our southeast neighboring chapter) is partnering with Chautauqua Wawasee, IDNR, and Ducks Unlimited for their first annual Waterfowl Festival on Saturday, March 28th in Syracuse, Indiana. They are excited to offer planned field trips and educational programs, snacks, beverages, and a hot lunch, all included for only $20. While activities are designed for all ages and experience levels, those with young children are encouraged to select the indoor track option which has more child-friendly activities. Register now to reserve your spot! A link to their Eventbrite registration page can be found on their website's calendar page at www.tippeaudubon.org/calendar.

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La Tippecanoe Audubon Society (nuestra sección vecina del sureste) se ha asociado con Chautauqua Wawasee, IDNR y Ducks Unlimited para celebrar su primer Festival anual de aves acuáticas el sábado 28 de marzo en Syracuse, Indiana. Están entusiasmados de ofrecer excursiones y programas educativos, pasabocas, bebidas y un almuerzo caliente, todo incluido por solo 20 dólares. Aunque las actividades están diseñadas para todas las edades y diferentes niveles de experiencia, se recomienda que las personas que tengan niños elijan la opción de la pista cubierta, la cual tiene muchas actividades aptas para los pequeños. ¡Regístrate ahora para reservar tu lugar! El link para la página de registro de Eventbrite se encuentra en su sitio web http://www.tippeaudubon.org/calendar.

We will resume our Wednesday evening walks at our wildlife sanctuary this month. Join me for a relaxing stroll on March 25th at 6:00 p.m. to see what interesting things we can find. Perhaps we will find some very early spring migrants or some winter hangers-on. Some spring ephemerals may be blooming. Wear sturdy shoes. The trails may be muddy. Dress for the weather. Our wildlife sanctuary is located at 59395 Clover Rd., Mishawaka, Indiana (https://maps.app.goo.gl/pmAv4mKqh2mpE4YR6).

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Vamos a resumir nuestras caminatas en las tardes de los miércoles de este mes en nuestro santuario de vida silvestre.  Acompáñame a un paseo relajante el 25 de marzo a las 6:00 p.m. para ver qué cosas interesantes podemos encontrar. Quizás hallaremos algunas aves migrantes madrugadoras de primavera o aves residentes de invierno. Algunas efímeras pueden estar floreciendo. Ponte zapatos resistentes, los caminos pueden estar fangosos. Vístete acorde al clima. Nuestro santuario de vida silvestre se encuentra en 59395 Clover Rd., Mishawaka, Indiana (https://maps.app.goo.gl/pmAv4mKqh2mpE4YR6).

Join us on February 14th at 9:00 a.m. when we walk around the lakes at Notre Dame in search of waterfowl. Dress for the weather. Some trails may be slippery or muddy so wear appropriate footwear. We will meet in the northeast corner of Lot D6. This lot is the north lot off Dorr Rd.

This is also the day of the Great Backyard Bird Count, so we will be logging all our sightings on eBird.

Google map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/6dfa2pyfV6crC7qV7
Questions: fieldtrips@sbeaudubon.org