The lakefront stretch from East 45th-51st St, Morgan Shoal, is being redeveloped by the City of Chicago with significant new parkland built out into what is now lake.

Spring migration season for birds has arrived - here are some things we can do to make it safer.

On February 19th, the Chicago Bird Alliance held a special evening benefit performance of BIRDS OF NORTH AMERICA at A Red Orchid Theatre in Chicago’s Old Town neighborhood. Hear our thoughts on the play in our full review!

Many Presidents and First Ladies have had pet birds in the White House. Read more in this special President’s day post

The Forest Preserves of Cook County (FPCC) are 70,000+ acres of diverse habitats and recreational areas, and Adam Bianchi is the one in charge of overseeing it all. As the General Superintendent of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, he manages a balance between preserving the land and ensuring people can enjoy the natural resources inherent to the area. The Chicago Bird Alliance had the privilege of interviewing Adam and learning more about his background, his conservation philosophy, and his priorities for FPCC, among other items of note.

It may seem obvious that birds are heavily reliant on plants to survive – they nest in trees, they eat berries and seeds for sustenance, and they feast on the insects that use flora for their own advantage. But not all bird-plant relationships are equal.