These Friday trips pack a great list of warbler species during spring migration. Meet at 7:30 a.m. at the Forest Preserve parking lot north of Willow Rd. just east of the Edens Expressway. Leader: Lynne Carpenter. 847-989-0897
Jackson Park and Lakefront – Wooded Isle. We will be looking for migrating passerines at this park. Meet at 7:00 a.m. Park south of the Museum of Science and Industry after driving on the east side of the building. Leader: Dick Young.
Spring Saturday Mornings at Northwestern University's Campus. This area is a stopover for migrants of all kinds heading north. Park on the lake side of the upper deck of the south parking lot off of Sheridan Rd. and Clark St., north of Clark St. beach, at 8:30 a.m. Leaders: Libby Hill and John Bates
These Friday trips pack a great list of warbler species during spring migration. Meet at 7:30 a.m. at the Forest Preserve parking lot north of Willow Rd. just east of the Edens Expressway. Leader: Nancy Halliday
Expect warblers and other passerines.Meet at 8:00 a.m. at The Grove: east side of Milwaukee Ave., just south of Lake Ave., in the second parking lot that leads to the Interpretive Center.Leader: Nancy Halliday
Check out the spring migrants and returning breeders at this beautiful Lake County forest preserve. Meet at 7 a.m. at the Brushwood Center parking lot. The entrance to the Ryerson Conservation Area is on Riverwoods Rd., north of Deerfield Rd. Leader: Donnie Dann
Gillson Park bird walk. Meet at 8:00 at Lake and Michigan Aves (the northwest corner of the park.) Sponsored in cooperation with Go Green Wilmette and the Wilmette Park District. For more information, contact Karen Glennemeier, kglennemeier@gmail.com.
Spring Saturday Mornings at Northwestern University's Campus. This area is a stopover for migrants of all kinds heading north.Park on the lake side of the upper deck of the south parking lot off of Sheridan Rd. and Clark St., north of Clark St. beach, at 8:30 a.m.Leader: Nancy Halliday and TBA.From 10:30-11:30 ENSBC will sponsor an informal “Birds and Bagels” walk at Clark St. Beach Bird Sanctuary. Meet at the Clark St. Beach House.
These Friday trips pack a great list of warbler species during spring migration. Meet at 7:30 a.m. at the Forest Preserve parking lot north of Willow Rd. just east of the Edens Expressway. Leader: Lynne Carpenter
Northwestern University Campus. This area is a stopover for migrants of all kinds heading north. Park on the lake side of the upper deck of the south parking lot off of Sheridan Rd. and Clark St., north of Clark St. beach, at 8:30 a.m. Leaders: Libby Hill and Nancy Halliday. We will bird the Clark Street Beach Bird Sanctuary following the field trip.
A Cook County Forest Preserve Big Year field trip. Look for warblers and other migrants (and also a great display of spring wildflowers.). Meet at 7:30 at the kiosk at the corner of Grant and Bennett. Leader: John Bates.
Perkins Woods. Look for warblers and other migrants (and also a great display of spring wildflowers.). Meet at 7:30 a.m. at the corner of Ewing Avenue and Grant Streets. Park along Ewing Avenue. Leader: John Bates.
Gillson Park bird walk. Meet at 7:00 at Lake and Michigan Aves (the northwest corner of the park.) Sponsored in cooperation with Go Green Wilmette and the Wilmette Park District. For more information, contact Karen Glennemeier, kglennemeier@gmail.com.
Spring Saturday Mornings at Northwestern University's campus. This area is a stopover for migrants of all kinds heading north. Park on the lake side of the upper deck of the south parking lot off of Sheridan Rd. and Clark St., north of Clark St. beach, at 8:30 a.m. Leaders: Josh Engel and Libby Hill.
Members Night: This night is for members to share birding experiences with the group. Tell us about your most recent birding travel, a species or site that you monitor, a research project you have participated in, etc. A few spaces remain open for this years’ Member’s Night; if you would like to participate contact Jennifer Schmidt at jvs@uic.edu. Each presentation is limited to 10 minutes.
Celebrate Earth Day with the birds at the Clark St. Beach Bird Sanctuary. Entertainment by LakeDance and associates. Bird and Plant walks around the sanctuary. 3:30-4:30 For more information, contact libbyhill@comcast.net
