The “Expedition: Winter Bird Identification” event on Nov. 4 is underwritten by DePuy-Synthes and the Zimmer Biomet Foundation. Pictured is an American kestrel. Photo courtesy of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service via the Lilly Center for Lakes and Streams.

News Release

WINONA LAKE – Freshen up your feathered identification skills by joining the Tippecanoe Audubon Society and the Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams for “Expedition: Winter Bird Identification.”

This first-time collaborative event will take place at the Lilly Center at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4.

Some birds are traveling south for the winter, but many birds are still here. In collaboration with the Tippecanoe Audubon Society, attendees will learn methods and tools to observe and identify birds. Attendees can also expect to deepen their understanding of how local bird populations change from summertime to wintertime, and what birds are expected to be seen during the winter in different local habitats.

Beginner birders are especially encouraged to attend.

The speakers at the event will be Suzanne Beyeler and Dave Hicks. Beyeler is an associate professor of biology and environmental science at the Indiana Institute of Technology, and Hicks is an associate professor emeritus at Manchester University. Hicks is also the organizer of the Tippecanoe Audubon Christmas Bird Count.

Snacks will be provided.

Reserve a spot by visiting the following website: events.humanitix.com/winter-bird-identification.

The Tippecanoe Audubon Society supports conservation and environmental education to promote appreciation, understanding and preservation of birds, other wildlife, and diverse ecosystems for present and future generations. Membership is composed of businesses and individuals in the following Indiana counties: Cass, Fulton, Kosciusko, Marshall, Miami, Noble, Wabash and Whitley.

The Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams at Grace College conducts research, provides resources, engages and educates residents, and collaborates with local organizations to make the lakes and streams of Kosciusko County clean, healthy, safe and beautiful. To date, the Lilly Center has conducted scientific research on more than 30 streams and 45 lakes. For more information, visit lakes.grace.edu.