In January, the Chicago Bird Report searches for Snowy Owls in Chicago! The Report also discusses snowy owl sighting etiquette and what to know to keep our snowy visitors safe.
Host Sujud Ottman presents the video by Woody Goss.
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.
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!
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.
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!
The biggest 2021 highlight is all the great support from and relationships with our members and supporters. You come out for our habitat restoration, bird monitoring and field trips: create, share and engage with our communications: respond to our calls for action and let us know about important issues.
Did you know you can help birds and conservation with your communication or computer skills? Join our team and find out! Chicago Audubon has a fun and creative communication team, but with some team members moving on, we are looking for two more volunteers to help us spread our news, events and other communications. We are a diverse and a welcoming group.
“Maybe one day affinity spaces won’t be necessary, but right now, there’s healing and trust-building that needs to be done for our communities, and other communities who have been left out of conservation planning and engagement.” CAS Board member and Out in Nature founder Forrest Cortes writes about the importance of creating safe spaces for affinity groups in conservation and birding.
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