eBird Hotspot: Clark Street Beach Bird Sanctuary, Evanston, Cook County, IL, US
Located at Sheridan Road and Clark Street, on a narrow strip of land along Lake Michigan, this 2-acre sanctuary was established in 2015. Its intent is to provide a safe rest stop, with food and shelter, for migrating birds. The sanctuary is fenced, but birds are easily viewed from outside the fence. It has proven to be a great place to see sparrows, thrushes, warblers, vireos and flycatchers in spring and fall. Spotted Sandpiper has nested there. Waterfowl and gulls can be seen from the beach.
As of January 2024, 199 species have been recorded for this hotspot. We ask that you add your sightings to the CSBBS hotspot on eBird to help us track bird activity in the sanctuary.
Note: Evanston North Shore Bird Club officially adopted this site when it was established. Read more about its history and how to support it here.