Report Banded-Bird Sightings. Sightings of banded birds are easily reportable on the following USGS website page (easy to remember if you remember it is a .gov) at http://www.reportband.gov
Illinois Young Birders. Field trips and other birding events for birders of age 9 to 18. See http://illinoisyoungbirders.org/
Help for Injured Birds:
- Chicago Bird Collision Monitors - This organization monitors the downtown Chicago area daily during fall and spring migration to collect injured and dead migratory birds, usually injured from flying into windows. If you find a bird sitting or lying on the ground, it likely needs medical help. Call the Monitors’ hotline (773) 988-1867 to get help for the bird. For more information about the Chicago Bird Collision Monitors and how you can volunteer, visit their website: http://www.birdmonitors.net/
- Willowbrook Wildlife Center – This center is an education and wildlife rehabilitation center operated by the DuPage County Forest Preserve District. They provide rehabilitative care for native and migrant wildlife. Call (630) 942-6200 if you need help with an injured animal. Their website is http://www.willowbrookwildlife.com/default.asp
- Flint Creek Wildlife Rehabilitation – (847) 842-8000 http://www.flintcreekwildlife.org
Illinois Ornithological Society: IOS is another recreational and education birding organization. You can find calendar of Illinois birding events on their website http://www.illinoisbirds.org/
Chicago Region Birding Trail - birding-site guide
Checklist of Chicago Area Birds - download (pdf)
IBET - Illinois bird-sightings list service
Illinois Birders’ Forum - reports, discussions, etc.
