Local Birdwatchers
Using the Birdingpal resources you must agree to the following: If you contact a local Birdingpal and make arrangement to go birding, you should note it is common courtesy to make sure you show up for the appointment. If for any reason you are unable to do this, the least you must do is contacting the local Pal right away.
Please note that most Birdingpals are serious birdwatchers. It is a privilege to contact them, and your message should reflect it. A local Pal does not get paid, but should he/she offer to take you out birding, using their own vehicle, it would be courteous to pay for the fuel. A lunch and/or a small gift would also be appropriate, something as simple as a souvenir of your country, or a pin from your local birding club.
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| Hengeveld
| Bloomington, South Central
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| Rupp
| Bloomington, South Central
| Anytime
| English, some Spanish
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I've been a naturalist, wildlife biologist, and ornithologist in Indiana and North Carolina. I will soon be debuting a personalized nature guide service to south central Indiana. In the meantime, I would be glad to take anyone birding. Our region has lots to offer, from warblers to waders with different target species in each season. I visit places like Brown County State Park and Yellowwood State Forest.
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| Wilms
| Connersville
| Weekend
| English
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My husband Carl and I are Resident Managers of the Mary Gray Bird Sanctuary that is owned by the Indiana Audubon Society. The 700 acre property has varied habitat and the best birding is during spring and fall migration however anytime during the year is delightful.
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| Steensma
| Fort Wayne
| Anytime
| English, German (conversational)
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I am in NE Indiana, which can be a phenomenal place to bird watch during migration. Winter and summer residents are nice as well. I know the area quite well and know a great many places to find 'specialty' birds. I am a professor and enjoy birding with people who get excited about being out doors!
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| Pryor
| French Lick
| Weekend
| English
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| Velasquez
| Hartford City
| Weekend
| English, Spanish
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Close to 3 Indiana state parks that I bird frequently. Eeach are about 45 minutes away maximum. I travel often to bird and am close to 600 life species.
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Hill |
Indianapolis, Central Indiana, IN |
Anytime with week notice generally open |
English but accommodate anyone |
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Indiana Master Naturalist, Scout Leader, Bird Guy. I love to show people local birding sites, birds and nature.
I have Van and Scope and can do 1/2 day or full day. All I need is an excuse to take the day off.
I am ok with limited mobility folks or to hike 2-3 miles. |
Area:
Eagle Creek, Fort Ben,Muscatatuck, Goose Pond
Area Birds:
Warblers in April, Various Species otherwise |
Interests:
Nature: bird watching, twitching, butterflies, dragonflies wildflowers |
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| Ristow
| Indianapolis
| Weekend
| English, enough Spanish
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| Nawrocki
| Indianapolis
| Anytime
| English, French
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I have birded throughout the world (lifelist 1060) and have been helped by many wonderful and generous birders along the way. I would love to repay the favor by taking visitors to my favorite birding spots. As a biology & anatomy professor, I have a reasonably flexible schedule throughout the year.
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| Byers
| Logansport
| Anytime
| English
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I really enjoy watching and reading about birds. We have several beautiful parks, with trails and so many types of birds.
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| Henschen
| Rossville
| Anytime
| English
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| Scherer
| South Bend
| Anytime
| English
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| Pearson
| West Lafayette
| Anytime
| English, some German
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Celery Bog, which is a place I like to take visitors. The last time I was there, I found a pair of PROW! I also know a reliable place to find Cerulean Warbler.
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| Homoya
| West Lafayette
| Weekend
| English
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Local wildlife photographers
Birdingpal wildlife photographers, like Pals, do not get paid. So should he/she offer to take you out using their own vehicle, it would be courteous to pay for the fuel. A lunch and/or a small gift would also be appropriate, something as simple as a souvenir of your country, or a pin from your local birding club
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| Moore
| Roanoke
| Weekend
| English
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40+ years birding with strong interest in photography. Cerulean Warbler possible about an hour north.
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Professional Guides
If you contact a professional Birdingpal guide you must be prepared to pay a fee for guiding services.
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Local Information
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| Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
| Indiana
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| Local weather
| Yahoo
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| Amos W. Butler Audubon Society
| Club
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| Dunes-Calumet Audubon Society
| Club
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| Evansville Audubon Society
| Club
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| Knob and Valley Audubon Society
| Club
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| Potawatomi Audubon Society
| Club
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| Robert Cooper Audubon Society
| Club
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| Sassafras Audubon Society
| Club
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| South Bend-Elkhart Audubon Society
| Club
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| Stockbridge Audubon Society
| Club
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| Sycamore Audubon Society
| Club
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| Tippecanoe Audubon Society
| Club
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| Wabash Valley Audubon Society
| Club
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| Chipper Woods Bird Observatory
| Banding
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| Birds of Madison County
| Sites
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| Birding Hotspots around the world
| Sites
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