Jasper-Pulaski FWA Cranes and Raptors Field Trip

***We've had an enthusiastic response, and this event is now full. You're welcome to join the waitlist in case a spot becomes available. Group size is limited to 15 to ensure a great experience for everyone.

Join Indiana Audubon member Katey Powell, Northwest Indiana land steward with The Nature Conservancy in Indiana, for a morning exploring the best birding spots around Jasper-Pulaski Fish & Wildlife Area (JPFWA).

We'll start with a quick scan from the crane viewing platform, then caravan to several nearby sites, including the NIPSCO ponds in Wheatfield and surrounding agricultural fields. This area hosts thousands of Sandhill Cranes, and November often brings chances for Whooping Cranes and regularly produces Golden Eagles and other raptors.

The total time is three to four hours, finishing before lunch. Meet at the main crane viewing platform parking lot at JPFWA. We'll begin birding promptly at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time, so plan to arrive a few minutes early.

Participants may arrive at 7:00 a.m. to watch the cranes depart from the marshes at sunrise before the field trip begins.

Registration

Registration is required and limited to 15 participants. Event tickets are $5 per person for Indiana Audubon members and $10 per person for non-members, plus Eventbrite fees.

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Accessibility

Much of the tour will consist of roadside birding, caravan driving, and short 1/4 mile or less walks that may have some uneven terrain, and thus may not be fully accessible for all mobility levels. The crane observation platform is wheelchair accessible.

Questions

For any questions about this event email info@indianaaudubon.org or call 765-205-1255. If you require accommodations to participate, please contact us as early as possible. While we may not be able to meet every request, we will make every reasonable effort to do so.

Indiana Audubon Field Trip Ratings for This Trip

• Birding Pace: Fun and Relaxed.
• Physical Requirements: Light to medium. Much of the trip will be via caravan or roadside birding.
• Birding Skill Level: Beginner to mid-level. Extended looks at both common and uncommon species will be available to study identification and for photography.

Golden Eagle by Lisa Vanderbilt.

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.