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Upcoming Events

 
Field Trips and Events
Humboldt Park Sunday Social Bird Walk
Oct 4
Humboldt Park
Humboldt Park Sunday Social Bird Walk
Humboldt Park

Registration Required

Join us as we explore Humboldt Park in search of fall birds in this incredible oasis in the surrounding urban environment.

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Humboldt Park
North Pond Wednesday Bird Walks
Oct 7
North Pond Casting Pier
North Pond Wednesday Bird Walks
North Pond Casting Pier

In cooperation with Third Coast Birding and Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, COS is proud to continue our long tradition of Wednesday morning bird walks at North Pond!

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North Pond Casting Pier
North Pond Wednesday Bird Walks
Oct 14
North Pond Casting Pier
North Pond Wednesday Bird Walks
North Pond Casting Pier

In cooperation with Third Coast Birding and Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, COS is proud to continue our long tradition of Wednesday morning bird walks at North Pond!

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North Pond Casting Pier
Beginner Birding at Horner Park
Oct 17
Horner Park
Beginner Birding at Horner Park
Horner Park

RSVP Required

A great place for beginner birders, Horner Park is a city park with a natural area that stretches along the Chicago River. 

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Horner Park
Flyway Tour with Bonner Black and Walker Burroughs at Big Marsh
Oct 17
Big Marsh Park
Flyway Tour with Bonner Black and Walker Burroughs at Big Marsh
Big Marsh Park

Registration Required

Join musicians Bonner Black and Walker Burroughs and COS for a nature walk and concert.

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Big Marsh Park
COS and CBA Joint Birding Trip to Crabtree Nature Center
Oct 18
Crabtree Nature Center
COS and CBA Joint Birding Trip to Crabtree Nature Center
Crabtree Nature Center

RSVP Required

Experience birding in May in the northwest suburbs. A diversity of birds can be found throughout the prairie, woodland, and wetland habitats.

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Crabtree Nature Center
Montrose Point AND Dunes Stewardship Workday
Oct 18
Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary
Montrose Point AND Dunes Stewardship Workday
Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary

Join the stewards of Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary for a workday at one of the top bird watching spots in the country!

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Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary
Humboldt Park Sunday Social Bird Walk
Oct 18
Humboldt Park
Humboldt Park Sunday Social Bird Walk
Humboldt Park

Registration Required

Join us as we explore Humboldt Park in search of fall birds in this incredible oasis in the surrounding urban environment.

Read more →
Humboldt Park
North Pond Wednesday Bird Walks
Oct 21
North Pond Casting Pier
North Pond Wednesday Bird Walks
North Pond Casting Pier

In cooperation with Third Coast Birding and Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, COS is proud to continue our long tradition of Wednesday morning bird walks at North Pond!

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North Pond Casting Pier
Sunrise Birding at Jackson Park
Oct 25
Jackson Park
Sunrise Birding at Jackson Park
Jackson Park

RSVP Required

Join COS for a Sunday morning bird walk at Jackson Park to look for migratory fall birds!

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Jackson Park
Bilingual Calumet Park Birdwalk / Paseo Bilingüe Parque de Calumet
Oct 25
Calumet Park
Bilingual Calumet Park Birdwalk / Paseo Bilingüe Parque de Calumet
Calumet Park

Join COS for a bilingual birding trip at Calumet Park! This event is great for all ages including multi-generational families where some family members are more comfortable with Spanish.

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Calumet Park
North Pond Wednesday Bird Walks
Oct 28
North Pond Casting Pier
North Pond Wednesday Bird Walks
North Pond Casting Pier

In cooperation with Third Coast Birding and Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, COS is proud to continue our long tradition of Wednesday morning bird walks at North Pond!

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North Pond Casting Pier
North Pond Wednesday Bird Walks
Nov 4
North Pond Casting Pier
North Pond Wednesday Bird Walks
North Pond Casting Pier

In cooperation with Third Coast Birding and Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, COS is proud to continue our long tradition of Wednesday morning bird walks at North Pond!

Read more →
North Pond Casting Pier
North Pond Wednesday Bird Walks
Nov 11
North Pond Casting Pier
North Pond Wednesday Bird Walks
North Pond Casting Pier

In cooperation with Third Coast Birding and Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, COS is proud to continue our long tradition of Wednesday morning bird walks at North Pond!

Read more →
North Pond Casting Pier
North Pond Wednesday Bird Walks
Nov 18
North Pond Casting Pier
North Pond Wednesday Bird Walks
North Pond Casting Pier

In cooperation with Third Coast Birding and Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, COS is proud to continue our long tradition of Wednesday morning bird walks at North Pond!

Read more →
North Pond Casting Pier
North Pond Wednesday Bird Walks
Dec 16
North Pond Casting Pier
North Pond Wednesday Bird Walks
North Pond Casting Pier

In cooperation with Third Coast Birding and Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, COS is proud to continue our long tradition of Wednesday morning bird walks at North Pond!

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North Pond Casting Pier

The Chicago Birder Blog

 
Blog
Results of the 2026 Nighthawk Monitoring Season
Results of the 2026 Nighthawk Monitoring Season

It’s year 5 of the Chicago Nighthawk Program! How did our monitors do? Pretty well as it turns out…

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Review: Birds of North America at A Red Orchid Theatre
Review: Birds of North America at A Red Orchid Theatre

COS member Rachel Weinberg reviews Bird of North America, a play at A Red Orchid Theatre.

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Field Trip Recap: Black Feather Walk at Graceland Cemetery
Field Trip Recap: Black Feather Walk at Graceland Cemetery

COS board member and trip leader Chris Holden recaps the Black Feather bird walk at Graceland Cemetery Sept. 12.

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Field Trip Recap: Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary
Field Trip Recap: Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary

COS member Kris Hansen recaps the bird walk at Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary on Friday, Sept. 11.

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Field Trip Recap: Humboldt Park Sunday Social
Field Trip Recap: Humboldt Park Sunday Social

COS board member Robyn Detterline recaps the Sunday Social Bird Walk at Humboldt Park on Aug. 23.

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Field Trip Recap: River Park Heron Watch
Field Trip Recap: River Park Heron Watch

Watch leader Brighten Jelke recaps the Black-Crowned Night Heron Watch at River Park on Aug. 12.

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