A Year of the Peregrine Falcon program

Join COS for a bird walk through Northerly Island. This restored prairie and lagoon complex in the heart of Chicago is a unique habitat home to a variety of sparrows, raptors, waterfowl, and much more. If we're lucky, we might even catch a glimpse of nearby nesting Peregrine Falcons in advance of our Year of the Peregrine program after the walk. Beginning birders welcome and loaner binoculars will be available.

Leaders: Edward Warden

Please contact Edward Warden (edwarhzan@gmail.com) or Aerin Tedesco (aerintedesco@gmail.com) at least 24 hours in advance if you cannot attend or to be added to a waitlist.

Accessibility:
Total trip distance is approximately 1 mile and will take place mostly on paved trails that are relatively level with moderate elevation changes. We may leave the trail at times to walk through the grass for a better view of the birds. Any recent rain may create muddy conditions.

Restrooms are available at parking lot portable toilets.

Weather/Attire/Other:
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Please bring bottled water. Dress for the weather. Based on the forecast, you may want to bring a hat and sunscreen and wear a light jacket. Loaner binoculars will be available.

Location and Transportation:
The exact meeting location will be emailed in advance to registrants. Parking lot metered parking is available. Northerly Island is accessible by public transit via CTA Bus #146.

Public Health:
Please bring a face mask with you. You may be asked to wear it as needed by the trip leader.