The Indiana Bird Records Committee (IBRC) evaluates the evidence for records of birds that are rare or unusual in Indiana and maintains a state checklist. The IBRC also maintains a Review List of birds that require documentation. Anyone observing a bird on the Review List should submit written documentation along with any photographic evidence to the IBRC chairman.

By judging the authenticity of these submitted reports, our aim is to contribute to the study of bird population and vagrancy.  For more information about our committee's purpose and procedures, feel free to browse our Bylaws.

Documentation of rare birds or questions about the IBRC should be directed to the IBRC Chairman, Brad Bumgardner.  

Mailing address:

Brad Bumgardner
1600 N 25 E
Chesterton, IN 46304

• Review List
• Official Bird Checklist and Seasonal Bird Checklist
• Documentation Forms
• Bylaws (rules of operation)
• IBRC Summary Record Decisions:  2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003
• IBRC Complete Records Summary (675+ records)
• IBRC Record Photo Archives (NEW!)
• IBRC Committee Voting Page (committee members only)

 

Roseate Spoonbill at Goose Pond Fish and Wildlife Area 2009.  Photo by Jim Sullivan.