Beginner Bird Outing at Prospect Park

PLEASE NOTE: You must register for this field trip (limit: 8 people) and complete the liability form when you register. Walk-up or impromptu participants will not be allowed. Other requirements are described below.

The walk itself will be a flat 2-mile loop along Clear Creek Trail, with the option for bathrooms and leaving early at the halfway point. The woods and ponds along this river corridor provide excellent habitat for many species of birds, as well as rest stops for late migrants. We hope to see a variety of recently arrived waterfowl, plenty of resident birds, and some fall migrants passing through. This trip is geared towards beginner birders, but all skill levels are welcome.

Enter Prospect Park off W. 44th Ave., and continue to the last, largest parking lot at the end of the road. Bring binoculars if you have them, layers, sunscreen, and water. For more information, please call Sarah Leavesley, trip leader, at 317-809-9839. Please note that this trip is not accessible for those with mobility challenges.

By registering for and attending this field trip, you agree to the following:
You will self-screen for COVID-19 symptoms, even if you are vaccinated, and use common sense. DO NOT attend if you had recent exposure to an individual with symptoms or confirmation of COVID-19. If you have any symptoms or even suspect you could have COVID-19 symptoms, do not sign up for this trip.
-Masks Outdoors: Masks are not required outdoors. However, we encourage unvaccinated people to wear a mask when interacting with people outside their household when outdoors and maintain social distancing of six feet.
-Masks Indoors: We strongly recommend everyone, including fully vaccinated persons, wear a mask in all public indoor spaces and maintain social distancing of six feet when interacting with people outside their household.

Photo credit: Rachel Woolf.