There are more than 90 designated “natural areas” in the Chicago Park District that have been created and maintained within the parks. However, some of these natural areas don’t appear on eBird. Are they too new to be discovered, too small, or just birdless? We thought we’d look at a few of them.

The Illinois Spring Bird Count is this Saturday, May 10th! This is a yearly count covering all 102 counties in Illinois. The data derived from it is vital in helping understand the impact of climate change on birds and population trends statewide.

Spring is one of the most critical seasons in a bird’s life cycle. As temperatures rise, millions of birds migrate north to their breeding grounds, seeking food, shelter, and safe nesting sites along the way. For many species, backyards in urban and suburban neighborhoods aren’t just flyover zones — they’re essential rest stops or even permanent habitats. That’s why what homeowners choose to plant, build, and illuminate can make a huge difference. Check out some tips by our friends at Cat Topia to make your backyard more welcoming to birds, and keep your cats safely enclosed.

Although Earth Day comes once a year, it is important to make every day bird-friendly. There is already a heavy loss of avian life, with a decline of around 2.9 billion birds since 1970, and it would be calamitous if this trend were to continue. The following are five types of pollution to keep in mind and their detrimental effects on class Aves

The 2025 Bird Outing Leader Training program will be kicking off in April, and this initiative wouldn’t be possible without the support of Veronica Kyle and the EcoWomanist Institute (EWI). The mission of this inspiring organization is to focus on societal and environmental issues that affect women of African descent, who are typically the healers of their community, and underserved communities in general.

Contribute to the campaign to save our hawks, eagles and owls!