Meet us at the south side of the lagoon!

• Wearing a mask that covers the mouth and nose is mandatory.

• Maintaining a minimum distance of 6 feet from other humans is mandatory.

• We will have hand sanitizer available.

• We will have disposable masks available.

Come enjoy a bird walk with us! One of the fantastic qualities of this park that is really great during this pandemic is that the layout allows multiple people to “get on” the same birds without crowding each other!

This beautiful park is a fruitful oasis for migrating and resident birds alike. With over 7 acres of native plantings, it is a real showcase for the enormous efforts of the Chicago Park District Natural Areas. The lagoon is a safe haven for many waterfowl and occasionally even some shorebirds.

Come enjoy the Goldfinches bouncing back and forth, from shrub to shrub, all around you as you walk the paths around this lagoon. Waxwings are around the bend just ahead of you. Catbirds and Flycatchers up in the trees. Make sure to look into the islands to see some great views into the life of birds. Maybe you’ll get to see the sibling Night Herons roughhousing. Listen to the rich diversity of birdsong only attained with sustained efforts of support through native plants.

You can click the button above to register ahead of time or you are welcome to just show up and sign-in that morning on a physical piece of paper and a clipboard.

Banner Photo: Black-crowned Night Heron by Rosemary Gillan/Audubon Photography Awards