Weekly, every Saturday, weather permitting.

The Walks are free and open to one and all. Newcomers are warmly welcomed.

• Many species are seen.

• Bring binoculars, field guides, and dress for the weather.

Start at 8:00 a.m. covers a distance of two miles.  Birders walk counterclockwise around the Columbia Basin (North Lagoon) onto Wooded Island. Exiting Wooded Island at the south end, the birders walk along the soccer field and enter the south end of Bobolink Meadow. The Meadow’s path leads to the Music Bridge and back to the South Parking Lot. In late fall, winter and early spring, the birders check for birds on the lakefront and Outer Harbor near LaRabida Hospital, and the Inner Harbor.

Birders meet in the southwest corner of the Museum of Science And Industry Parking - South Lot.

Parking and Lots: The Museum of Science And Industry Parking - South Lot is preferred. There is also unmetered parking along Stony Island Avenue from 56th to 59th Street.

You do not need to be a member of Chicago Audubon to participate.

For details and directions, contact Pat Durkin at pat.durkin@comcast.net.

Everyone is welcome!

Photo: Eastern Meadowlark by Sheri Douse/Audubon Photography Awards