Chicago Ornithological Society

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The deadline will be here before you know it! Get in your entries for the 2024 Chicago Bird Photography Contest by August 1. www.chicagobirder.org/chicago-bird...

This is old news by now, but we wanted to make sure everyone heard that County Line Orchard has decided to delay mowing until after the nesting season. 1/4 news.wttw.com/2024/06/18/g...

There's nothing more American than ball games and Common Nighthawks! Enjoy this informative nighthawk post from The Chicago Birder Blog. Where have you seen nighthawks this summer? www.chicagobirder.org/blog/2023/6/...

Introducing the Year of the Peregrine Collection! In celebration of Chicago's official bird, COS has released peregrine themed merc. Thanks to artist Kelly Ballantyne and designer Mo Ulicny for the artwork and logo. Head to our store to make your purchase: chicago-birder.creator-spring.com

On Saturday 7/7, join COS for a habitat restoration workday at LaBagh Woods in order to help us bring back critical bird habitat. No experience necessary. All tools, equipment and instruction will be provided. RSVP: www.chicagobirder.org/events/2024/...

LaBagh Woods Stewardship Workday — Chicago Ornithological Societywww.chicagobirder.org Join us for a habitat restoration workday at COS’s flagship stewardship site LaBagh Woods, and help bring back critical bird habitat.

The Summer issue of The Chicago Birder is out now! Featuring: - "Birding For All," a profile of Feminist Bird Club (by Kris Hansen) - "Birding Splendor," a close look at Big Days (by Ben Auwaerter) 1/5

We’re celebrating International Joke Day with the best (worst?) bird jokes around. Read our list on The Chicago Birder blog then see if you can quack us up in the comments with your own quips, puns, and wisecracks. www.chicagobirder.org/blog/2024/6/...

Join COS on 7/7 at Orland Grasslands. We'll look for meadow birds like Bobolink, Dickcissel, and sparrows (including Henslow's!), as well as Bell's Vireo. Some lucky Chicago area birders have even scored a lifer bobwhite here in recent weeks! Register: www.chicagobirder.org/events/2024/...

At sundown on 6/8 in Iroquois County SWA, birders flocked together in search of Eastern Whip-poor-wills, the cryptic nightjar that evades sight but sings beautifully in the dark. Did they find their quarry? Read the report on The Chicago Birder blog: www.chicagobirder.org/blog/2024/6/...

Field Trip: Eastern Whip-poor-will Walk — Chicago Ornithological Societywww.chicagobirder.org At sundown on June 8 in Iroquois County State Wildlife Area, an awesome group of birders flocked over and got together in search of Eastern Whip-poor-wills, the cryptic insectivorous nightjar that e...

Seven COS members joined together on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Graceland Cemetery on the north side of Chicago for a beginning birder walk. Read the full report on The Chicago Birder blog: www.chicagobirder.org/blog/2024/6/...

It’s the Year of the Peregrine! Join us on 7/18 for an episode of Birds & Bytes, where we will hear from author and wildlife biologist Sophie Osborn about her journey with Peregrine Falcons and other work being done to save endangered birds in the U.S. www.chicagobirder.org/events/2024/...

Birds & Bytes: A Journey of Discovery with Peregrine Falcons — Chicago Ornithological Societywww.chicagobirder.org Virtual Program RSVP RequiredIt’s the Year of the Peregrine! Join COS for the latest episode of our virtual program series Birds & Bytes as we look at what it really takes to bring a species back fr...

On Memorial Day, 14 birders met at Horner Park for COS’s first ever Female Bird Day field trip! In addition to observing female bird plumage and behavior compared to their male counterparts, the group was treated to 17-year cicadas! Read the full report: www.chicagobirder.org/blog/2024/6/...

We hope you had a blast at the annual conservation fundraiser and took home some amazing prizes. Thanks for coming out and for spending so generously. 100% of the proceeds go directly to our bird conservation programs. A special thank you to our donors, partners, and volunteers!

On the sunny morning of June 7, six birders made it out to the Bill Jarvis Migratory Bird Sanctuary and gathered at the Sanctuary’s Viewing Platform. As a bonus, they were treated to a check-in with the Purple Martin nest boxes! Read the full report: www.chicagobirder.org/blog/2024/6/...

Saturday! Join COS on a bilingual bird walk! McKinley Park is home to many species of birds. We will observe birds that can be commonly found in the park. Register: www.chicagobirder.org/events/2024/...

Sábado! Únanse con la SOC para un paseo de aves. El Parque de McKinley es el hogar de muchas especies de aves. Observaremos aves que se pueden encontrar comúnmente en el parque. Registrarse: www.chicagobirder.org/events/2024/...

Join COS after work on a bilingual bird walk this Friday! Thatcher Woods is a unique site where we can expect to see a lot of woodland bird species. Register: www.chicagobirder.org/events/2024/...

Únanse con la SOC para un paseo de aves después de las horas del trabajo este viernes. El Bosque de Thatcher es un sitio único donde podemos esperar ver muchas especies de bosques. Registrarse: www.chicagobirder.org/events/2024/...

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Tomorrow is the day! You can still purchase your tickets in advance at a discount. Tickets can also be purchased at the event. We are looking forward to seeing everyone to help us celebrate 112 years of loving and supporting Chicago's birds! www.chicagobirder.org/2024-conserv...

Saturday is the day! You can still get your raffle tickets for the COS Conservation Fundraiser now for a discount! www.chicagobirder.org/2024-conserv...

Get your raffle tickets! Get your raffle tickets! The 2024 COS conservation fundraiser is almost here! You can still purchase your raffle tickets in advance for a discount at www.chicagobirder.org/2024-conserv.... Here are just a few items you can win!

We are just days away from our annual Bird Conservation Fundraiser. You'll be able to bid on highly coveted bird art, bird experiences, and music and entertainment through a silent auction! 1/3

An update about the situation at County Line Orchard. It seems that the orchard may be changing its mind about continuing its hay harvest on schedule. 1/9

Learn how to use eBird to search the media in the Macaulay Library in this month’s installment of eBird Pro Tips by guest blogger Matt Igleski. www.chicagobirder.org/blog/2024/6/...

EBird Pro: Search Photos and Sounds — Chicago Ornithological Societywww.chicagobirder.org Learn how to use eBird to search the media in the Macaulay Library in this month’s installment of eBird Pro Tips by guest blogger Matt Igleski.

Join the stewards of Montrose Beach Dunes for a workday! This beautiful natural area is in need of a helping hand to ensure it continues to support the birds that visit and rely on it. No experience is necessary. For more info, visit: www.chicagobirder.org/events/2024/...

Montrose Dunes Stewardship Workday — Chicago Ornithological Societywww.chicagobirder.org Join the stewards of Montrose Beach Dunes for a workday at one of the top bird watching spots in the country!

Over 100 bird species have been spotted at the Wild Mile. How can we tell them apart? On June 20 join Chicago Ornithological Society and Urban Rivers for a workshop on the river and learn how to find and identify Chicago’s many feathered friends. RSVP: www.chicagobirder.org/events/2024/...

Beginning Birding on the Wild Mile — Chicago Ornithological Societywww.chicagobirder.org Join COS and Urban Rivers for a workshop on the Chicago River to learn how to find and identify Chicago’s many feathered friends. We will walk participants through the basics of bird identification ...

Next weekend is the COS fundraiser. We'll have lots of neat raffle prizes up for grabs. By your tickets now while they're cheep cheep! www.chicagobirder.org/2024-conserv...

On May 23, six birders gathered at Humboldt Park’s boat house to enjoy the evening searching for birds. One highlight was a Caspian Tern that was actively diving for fish. Read the full report on The Chicago Birder blog: www.chicagobirder.org/blog/2024/6/...

Migration has wound down, so it's photo editing season! Submit your best shots to the 2024 Chicago Bird Photography Contest. For full details, visit www.chicagobirder.org/chicago-bird....