Birding Remotely: Live from Arenal Volcano with Indiana Audubon

**This event starts at 9 a.m. ET / 8 a.m. CT**

Join us for a special live hour of tropical birding from the back deck overlooking the Arenal Volcano National Park in Costa Rica. Indiana Audubon teams up with Lifer Nature Tours and the Northern Costa Rica Toucans & Tanagers Tour for this unique remote birding experience, beaming the birds of the rainforest straight to your screen.

Enjoy up-close looks at a colorful cast of feeder regulars like Scarlet-rumped Tanagers, Blue-gray Tanagers, and Silver-throated Tanagers, plus possible cameos from toucans, saltators, and the striking hummingbirds. Expect surprises, fruit feeders attract more than just birds.

Along the way, learn about local conservation efforts and the challenges (and wins) of protecting these vibrant habitats. Whether you're dreaming of Costa Rica or reliving a favorite trip, this virtual visit brings the rainforest to you, no extra visa fees needed.

This virtual session is the first in a three-part "Birding Remotely" winter series that brings global birding into your living room through engaging storytelling, expert commentary, and HD video direct from the field. The event will run 60-75 minutes. We recommend joining live for optimal engagement, but a recording will be provided for participants who cannot attend in real-time.

Registration

Registration is required to receive the Zoom link. Only one registration is needed per household if you're watching the event live together (no need to register each person separately).

Tickets are $15 for Indiana Audubon members and $20 for non-members. Your ticket helps fund the work of Lifer Nature Tours in Costa Rica, supporting local conservation initiatives and bird-focused education programs.

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Accessibility

The event platform is accessible on desktop and mobile devices, with live transcription capabilities. A recording of the event will also be available, providing flexibility for those who cannot attend live.

Questions

For any questions about this event email info@indianaaudubon.org or call 765-205-1255.

Black-crested Coquette by Juan Diego-Vargas.

Arenal Volcano by Brad Bumgardner.

Cancellation Policy

• Full refunds are provided for Indiana Audubon events, field trips, and public programs canceled due to inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances.
• Events, field trips, and public programs $10 per person and under (excluding Eventbrite's processing fees) are non-refundable, as proceeds support our work.
• Refunds for events, field trips, and programs over $10 per person (excluding Eventbrite's processing fees) require 30-day advance notice, minus a 25% administrative fee.
• Refunds for Indiana Master Naturalist programs at Mary Gray Bird Sanctuary require 30-day advance notice, minus a 25% administrative fee.
• Separate cancellation policies apply to the Indiana Dunes Birding Festival and field trips, events, and public programs co-hosted by other organizations.