Wooded Island Birding Outing
Jul
4
8:00 AM08:00

Wooded Island Birding Outing

Chicago Bird Alliance has hosted walks at Jackson Park every Saturday, year ‘round (weather permitting), for over 50 years! We traverse a distance of about two miles, walking through Wooded Island and Bobolink Meadow. The walks are free and open to all, and newcomers are warmly welcomed.

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Wooded Island Birding Outing
Jul
18
8:00 AM08:00

Wooded Island Birding Outing

Chicago Bird Alliance has hosted walks at Jackson Park every Saturday, year ‘round (weather permitting), for over 50 years! We traverse a distance of about two miles, walking through Wooded Island and Bobolink Meadow. The walks are free and open to all, and newcomers are warmly welcomed.

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"Birding Italy: Species, hotspots and amazing trips" (Free, Virtual)
Jul
19
9:00 AM09:00

"Birding Italy: Species, hotspots and amazing trips" (Free, Virtual)

Free Virtual Program

"Birding Italy: Species, hotspots and amazing trips"

Presenter: Marco Valtriani

I will share how the civilizations have shaped the Italy’s landscapes and habitats through history. 

I will also talk about the main recent conservation projects of endangered species. 

I will also offer an opportunity to learn more about my ongoing ecotourism initiatives with S-Cape Travel, which offers unique opportunities for birding adventures across famous Italian “boot".

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Wooded Island Birding Outing
Jul
25
8:00 AM08:00

Wooded Island Birding Outing

Chicago Bird Alliance has hosted walks at Jackson Park every Saturday, year ‘round (weather permitting), for over 50 years! We traverse a distance of about two miles, walking through Wooded Island and Bobolink Meadow. The walks are free and open to all, and newcomers are warmly welcomed.

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Wooded Island Birding Outing
Jul
25
8:00 AM08:00

Wooded Island Birding Outing

Chicago Bird Alliance has hosted walks at Jackson Park every Saturday, year ‘round (weather permitting), for over 50 years! We traverse a distance of about two miles, walking through Wooded Island and Bobolink Meadow. The walks are free and open to all, and newcomers are warmly welcomed.

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Wooded Island Birding Outing
Aug
1
8:00 AM08:00

Wooded Island Birding Outing

Chicago Bird Alliance has hosted walks at Jackson Park every Saturday, year ‘round (weather permitting), for over 50 years! We traverse a distance of about two miles, walking through Wooded Island and Bobolink Meadow. The walks are free and open to all, and newcomers are warmly welcomed.

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Wooded Island Birding Outing
Aug
8
8:00 AM08:00

Wooded Island Birding Outing

Chicago Bird Alliance has hosted walks at Jackson Park every Saturday, year ‘round (weather permitting), for over 50 years! We traverse a distance of about two miles, walking through Wooded Island and Bobolink Meadow. The walks are free and open to all, and newcomers are warmly welcomed.

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Wooded Island Birding Outing
Aug
15
8:00 AM08:00

Wooded Island Birding Outing

Chicago Bird Alliance has hosted walks at Jackson Park every Saturday, year ‘round (weather permitting), for over 50 years! We traverse a distance of about two miles, walking through Wooded Island and Bobolink Meadow. The walks are free and open to all, and newcomers are warmly welcomed.

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Breeding Birds at Bartel Grasslands & Killdeer Wetlands
Jun
13
8:00 AM08:00

Breeding Birds at Bartel Grasslands & Killdeer Wetlands

Join a CBA trip in search of grassland breeding birds. This special area encompasses 585 acres of restored prairie in far-south suburban Cook County and is a critical sanctuary for birds, including some threatened species. During the summer breeding season the area is alive with Bobolinks, Eastern Meadowlarks, Dickcissels, and Henslow’s Sparrows.

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Spring Migration Outings at North Park Village Nature Center
May
30
8:00 AM08:00

Spring Migration Outings at North Park Village Nature Center

Spring migration is upon us, and so are these much-loved outings at North Park Village Nature Center! Join us as we travel through this beautiful preserve, which encompasses 46 acres of gorgeous trails winding through woodland, wetland, prairie, and savanna habitats. The route is approximately one mile long and takes about two hours to traverse.

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Birding at Douglass Park
May
26
6:00 PM18:00

Birding at Douglass Park

End the daylight hours with a CBA bird walk at Douglass Park. This 160-acre hotspot that packs diverse habitats including prairie, savanna, and wetland. We will walk around the park’s lagoons in search of Chicago’s wild wonders as the sun sets. Birders of all experience levels and ages are welcome to attend.

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Spring Migration Outings at North Park Village Nature Center
May
23
8:00 AM08:00

Spring Migration Outings at North Park Village Nature Center

Spring migration is upon us, and so are these much-loved outings at North Park Village Nature Center! Join us as we travel through this beautiful preserve, which encompasses 46 acres of gorgeous trails winding through woodland, wetland, prairie, and savanna habitats. The route is approximately one mile long and takes about two hours to traverse.

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Spring Migration Outings at North Park Village Nature Center
May
16
8:00 AM08:00

Spring Migration Outings at North Park Village Nature Center

Spring migration is upon us, and so are these much-loved outings at North Park Village Nature Center! Join us as we travel through this beautiful preserve, which encompasses 46 acres of gorgeous trails winding through woodland, wetland, prairie, and savanna habitats. The route is approximately one mile long and takes about two hours to traverse.

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Spring Migration Outings at North Park Village Nature Center
May
9
8:00 AM08:00

Spring Migration Outings at North Park Village Nature Center

  • North Park Village Nature Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Spring migration is upon us, and so are these much-loved outings at North Park Village Nature Center! Join us as we travel through this beautiful preserve, which encompasses 46 acres of gorgeous trails winding through woodland, wetland, prairie, and savanna habitats. The route is approximately one mile long and takes about two hours to traverse.

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Illinois Spring Bird Count 2026
May
9
12:00 AM00:00

Illinois Spring Bird Count 2026

The Illinois Spring Bird Count (ISBC) is a yearly bird count that consists of volunteers conducting bird censuses in all 102 counties in Illinois. The research derived from this count is important in helping understand the impact of climate change on birds, and changes in bird populations statewide.

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Afternoon Bird Outing at Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary
May
2
2:00 PM14:00

Afternoon Bird Outing at Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary

Who says you have to get up early to see birds!?

This will be a casual afternoon walk primarily around the paved loop at Montrose Bird Sanctuary with CBA Executive Director, Matt Igleski. It’s May at Montrose so there is bound to be some new bird migrants arriving that day. Anyone is welcome, and binoculars will be available.

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Spring Migration Outings at North Park Village Nature Center
May
2
8:00 AM08:00

Spring Migration Outings at North Park Village Nature Center

  • North Park Village Nature Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Spring migration is upon us, and so are these much-loved outings at North Park Village Nature Center! Join us as we travel through this beautiful preserve, which encompasses 46 acres of gorgeous trails winding through woodland, wetland, prairie, and savanna habitats. The route is approximately one mile long and takes about two hours to traverse.

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