Judy Cheske
Black History Month Conservation Resources

The importance of Black Americans in conservation and environmentalism is GREATLY underrepresented and it requires some digging to learn about the significant past and current Black contributors and advocates of birding, conservation, and environmental justice.

Black History Month Conservation Resources
General Interest, Upcoming Events
Matthew Igleski
2024 Chicago Bird Photography Contest

Calling all shutterbugs and bird enthusiasts! We want you to capture the vibrant avian life of Chicago through your lens and participate in the inaugural "Chicago Birds Photography Contest." Photographers of all experience levels are invited to compete with winning submissions eligible for eternal bragging rights and cash prizes!

2024 Chicago Bird Photography Contest
General Interest, Birding
Judy Cheske
Respecting Owls: Ethical Owl Viewing and ...

This time of year, owls become the focus of many nature lovers. The presence of humans can be stressful for owls, so it’s important to understand more about owls and follow simple guidelines to ensure their safety.

Respecting Owls: Ethical Owl Viewing and Photography
Ann Hetzel Gunkel
2022 Gift Guide for the Birds

In the interest of being more mindful and considerate in our gift buying, supporting Black and BIPOC businesses and creators, and - and well, BIRDS! - here is an alternative list of ideas to make your 2022 gifting thoughtful, fun and bird friendly!

2022 Gift Guide for the Birds
Ann Hetzel Gunkel
Chicago Audubon Society : Statement on ...

In 2022, the Chicago Audubon Society developed and approved a Statement on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice. The details and action plan are found here.

Chicago Audubon Society : Statement on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice

Support a New Southside Park, Say No to Toxic Waste

Support a New Southside Park, Say No to Toxic Waste

Urgent environmental threat to Chicago’s waterways - The Southside Lakefront doesn’t need a 25-foot mountain of toxic dredge.

Support the Friends of the Parks and the Sierra Club by August 17 in their efforts to stop the expansion of the Confined Disposal Facility (CDF), run by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, located at the confluence of the Calumet River and Lake Michigan and situated between Calumet Park and Steelworkers Park - an important bird habitat - Contact the Mayor and other representatives today!

When the Swallows Return to Picnic Shelters….Design Students Have Ideas!

When the Swallows Return to Picnic Shelters….Design Students Have Ideas!

Every summer brings birds and people together in the Cook County Forest Preserves.

One yearly challenge occurs when nesting barn swallows take up residence in forest preserve picnic shelters. Swallow nests in the upper rafters of the structures provide views of adorable baby birds but also result in swooping parent birds and many bird droppings in areas used by human visitors.

Area Nature Organizations Reveal Piping Plover Chicks Names

Area Nature Organizations Reveal Piping Plover Chicks Names

The Illinois Ornithological Society (IOS), Chicago Ornithological Society (COS) and Chicago Audubon Society (CAS) are happy to announce that the three Piping Plover chicks hatched to Monty and Rose at Montrose Beach Dunes on June 18, 2020 are 23 days old today and are considered to have fledged by the Great Lakes Piping Plover Conservation Team. They have been named Hazel, Esperanza and Nish by a selection panel representing Chicago’s diverse communities.

Name the Plover Chicks!

Name the Plover Chicks!

Anyone interested may submit up to 3 proposed names via the links. The links will be open through July 8, 2020. We are asking for the names submitted to reflect Chicago's heritage, culture and diversity. The panel will select and announce the names prior to the chicks' departure on their southern journey.

Bird Haven LaBagh Woods Restoration - In The News

Bird Haven LaBagh Woods Restoration - In The News

Located on the Northwest side of Chicago, LaBagh Woods has begun its restoration work for this year. Despite the on-going pandemic and the shelter-in-place order, volunteers are enthusiastic about restoring this iconic acre of land for the migratory birds this summer.

In a feature on WTTW recently, Chicago Audubon's board member Radhika Miraglia and her kids actively participated in building a high-quality bird habitat.

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Lights on to pay tribute - Lights off to save lives!

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Lights on to pay tribute - Lights off to save lives!

Light reduction for all buildings along Chicago's lakefront is critical to reducing bird strikes. Residents and building owners should be aware that all evening light displays to show appreciation for those on the front lines of COVID-19 need to be turned off after 11 pm for the protection of birds that will migrate through Chicago every night over the next month.

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