The Evanston North Shore Bird Club

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FIELD TRIP: WEST RIDGE NATURE PARK

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

We will look for fall warblers, other migrants, local raptors along the trails through this nearly 22 acres of restored woodlands, wetlands, and a pond. Meet 7:30 A.M. at the main park gate on the east side of Western Ave. (5801 N. Western Ave, where Ardmore dead-ends into Western). Free street parking on both sides of Western Avenue.
Leader: Scott Judd

 

FIELD TRIP: PERKINS WOODS

Thursday, September 18, 2025

Look for fall warblers, thrushes, and other migrants. 

Meet at 7:30 a.m. at the corner of Ewing Ave. and Grant St. 

Leader: John Bates

 

FIELD TRIP: BIRDS & COFFEE AT JARVIS BIRD SANCTUARY

Friday, September 19, 2025

Enjoy birding Friday mornings at Jarvis Bird Sanctuary from 7:30a.m.-9:30a.m.

Park in the metered Waveland Parking Lot  (map here: https://goo.gl/maps/ovFmu2P21ewTXiAF7) and meet on the viewing platform on the east side of the fenced-in bird sanctuary (map here: https://goo.gl/maps/fgSgGEx75wEP3X7M6). 

Leaders: from Red Hill Birding, will be on the platform from 7:30a.m.-9:30a.m., so you can come any time. Coffee and fixings are provided.

 

FIELD TRIP: NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY (SOUTH CAMPUS)

Saturday, September 20, 2025

The NU campus has long been a stopover for migrants of all kinds headed south. Park on the lakeside of the upper deck of the south parking lot off Sheridan Rd. and Clark St., north of Clark St. beach.

Meet at 7:30 a.m. on the upper deck, lakeside.

Leaders: Libby Hill and Sarah Flax

 

FIELD TRIP: CANAL SHORES GOLF COURSE (NORTH LOOP)

Sunday, September 21, 2025

Join us to walk the golf course’s north birding loop. Everyone should bring binoculars and a field guide if they have one. 

Meet at 7:30 a.m. on Maple Ave. in Wilmette, just west of the canal. There is free parking (4 hours) on the south side of the street.  

Leader: Matthew Rooney

If you have any questions or if you plan to attend, please email matthewarooney@gmail.com. 

 

FIELD TRIP: PERKINS WOODS

Thursday, September 25, 2025

Look for fall warblers, thrushes, and other migrants. 

Meet at 7:30 a.m. at the corner of Ewing Ave. and Grant St. 

Leader: John Bates

 

FIELD TRIP: BIRDS & COFFEE AT JARVIS BIRD SANCTUARY

Friday, September 26, 2025

Enjoy birding Friday mornings at Jarvis Bird Sanctuary from 7:30a.m.-9:30a.m.

Park in the metered Waveland Parking Lot  (map here: https://goo.gl/maps/ovFmu2P21ewTXiAF7) and meet on the viewing platform on the east side of the fenced-in bird sanctuary (map here: https://goo.gl/maps/fgSgGEx75wEP3X7M6). 

Leaders: from Red Hill Birding, will be on the platform from 7:30a.m.-9:30a.m., so you can come any time. Coffee and fixings are provided.

 

FIELD TRIP: CANAL SHORES GOLF COURSE (SOUTH LOOP)

Sunday, September 28, 2025

Join us to walk the golf course’s south birding loop.

Meet on Lincoln St in Evanston, east of the canal.  7:30 a.m. each Sunday morning.  Approximate duration 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Free street parking (4 hours)

Leader: Matthew Rooney

If you have any questions or if you plan to attend, please email matthewarooney@gmail.com. 

 

FIELD TRIP: PERKINS WOODS

Thursday, October 2, 2025

Look for fall warblers, thrushes, and other migrants. 

Meet at 7:30 a.m. at the corner of Ewing Ave. and Grant St. 

Leader: John Bates

 

FIELD TRIP: CANAL SHORES GOLF COURSE (NORTH LOOP)

Sunday, October 5, 2025

Join us to walk the golf course’s north birding loop. Everyone should bring binoculars and a field guide if they have one. 

Meet at 7:30 a.m. on Maple Ave. in Wilmette, just west of the canal. There is free parking (4 hours) on the south side of the street.  

Leader: Matthew Rooney

If you have any questions or if you plan to attend, please email matthewarooney@gmail.com. 

 

FIELD TRIP: NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY (NORTH CAMPUS)

Saturday, October 11, 2025

We’ll start at the North End of Campus looking for migrants.  We may explore the wooded area and the dunes near Lincoln Street, and then head south on campus.  

Meet 7:30 a.m. at the end of Campus Drive.  Turn east off of Sheridan Road at Lincoln Street and follow Campus Drive around the athletic building all the way to the end. Park at the farthest parking lot.

Leaders: Libby Hill and Sarah Flax

 

 

TRIP TO JAMAICA: ISLAND ENDEMICS & CARIBBEAN SPECIALTIES

Thursday, January 29, 2026

January 29-February 5, 2026 

Jamaica is the third largest island in the Caribbean and one of the most endemic-rich. With 28 endemic species and many more endemic subspecies, Jamaica is a great destination for birders to experience the unique ecology of island birds in comfortable settings and at a relaxed pace. We will visit the Blue and John Crow Mountains and unique habitats like coastal scrub, lowland forest, and epiphyte-laden cloud forest. We have a great chance of seeing all of the island’s endemic birds, including difficult ones like Crested Quail-Dove and Jamaican Blackbird and the two iconic species of streamertail hummingbirds. The pace will be relaxed, the Blue Mountain coffee will flow, and the excellent Jamaican food will be a perfect complement to our week of island birding.  

Three spaces open.

 

For more information, contact info@redhillbirding.com

 

Field Trip: Gull Frolic

Sunday, February 15, 2026

The Gull Frolic is a unique winter event at Illinois’ premier gull-watching hotspot, North Point Marina. Bring your binoculars, scope and cold weather gear, and join birders outside of the yacht club to enjoy a close study of some of our harder-to-find winter species.

More details to come.