Our monthly Up & Up feature on local birds of interest continues with this informative report on owls! Many owls visit Chicago or live here year round; find out more about this fascinating bird, and view photographs taken by talented local photographers.
The Up and Up: Sandhill Cranes
The weather is getting chillier, the leaves are falling from the trees – but don’t despair, there’s still a whole lot happening with some truly remarkable local birds. of our special avian friendst! While it’s certainly later in the bird migration season, the Chicago area still has a great treat for us – the magnificent Sandhill Crane, on its way to its wintering grounds in Florida and the southeastern US.