Join CBA and COS for this joint morning birding trip out to Crabtree Nature Center in Barrington. This destination is a favorite for many city birders who want to take a break from the hustle and bustle. The Forest Preserves of Cook County manages the property's prairies, woodlands, and wetlands that host 246 bird species throughout the year. This trip is designed to be a slow-paced, social bird outing.

We will walk roughly 1.5 miles of trails with the first 0.3 miles of asphalt trail beginning on a slight incline before being relatively flat. The remainder of the trip will take place on mostly grass and natural dirt trails prone to muddy conditions with recurring slight inclines and declines and occasional obstacles including uneven terrain, roots, and holes. Dress for the weather. Restrooms and water fountains are available inside the nature center building. Cell reception is regularly available. Loaner binoculars will be available on a first-come-first-served basis.

Note: Registration is capped at ten people.

Trip Leader: Sammy Cabindol 
Meeting Spot: https://maps.app.goo.gl/UEHHLLqmVjP2QgA16

Photo credit: Ruby-throated Hummingbird by Ella Bullock