Join fellow birders for a morning outing in Westchester at Salt Creek Woods, a top birding hotspot in west-central Cook County. 

The preserve hosts diverse habitat types — including many acres of mature woodlands, the Salt Creek riparian corridor and a small prairie — which attract many resident and migrating birds.  It is also one of just a few sites in Cook County where we may encounter all seven possible woodpecker species. The walk will be slightly less than 2 miles on paved bike trails and earthen trails. 

Parking: Please note that the preserve has no main lot and parking may be confusing. The trip leader will provide exact instructions on parking/meetup location to those registered.

Trip leader: Kyle Wiktor

Registration is REQUIRED and limited to 12 participants. Please call or text Kyle at (708)-506-5186 to RSVP. A waiting list will be created beyond these numbers.

Photo: Hairy woodpecker by Lea Bocchairo

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This outing qualifies as a prerequisite for participating in Chicago Audubon's Birding Gear Exchange Program. Please check in with the trip leader the day of the event.