COS board member and field trip co-leader Jake Vinsel recaps the July 16 bird walk at Orland Grassland.
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Earlier this year, a team of researchers and volunteers came together to identify and develop techniques to encourage Black-crowned Night-herons to explore additional rookery locations. Today, we’re excited to share an update on this project and some of the results of those efforts!
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COS Vice President and Calumet Project committee chair Stephanie Beilke provides information about the fourth year of bird banding at Big Marsh.
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COS was among several birding organizations contacted by Redfin Corporation for tips to create a bird haven in our yards and gardens. Check our their post to see what best practices were shared.
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Enjoy this recap of the latest COS news for July 2023.
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COS board member and field trip co-leader Robyn Detterline recaps the June 17 COS/Feminist Bird Club Chicago inclusive walk at Humboldt Park.
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Guest blogger Maggie Van Dyke provides interesting facts about the Common Nighthawk.
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COS president and field trip leader Edward Warden recaps the June 10 COS Whip-poor-will walk at Iroquois County State Wildlife Area.
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COS president and field trip leader Edward Warden recaps the June 4 COS Birds & Botany walk at Sand Ridge Nature Center.
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COS president and field trip leader Edward Warden recaps the May 18 COS bird walk at Northerly Island.
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In his latest installment of Birding Through the Year, David Hoyt writes about the advantages and disadvantages of listening for nighttime birds in the modern era.
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COS president and field trip leader Edward Warden recaps the May 31 COS bird walk at the Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary and Dunes.
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In this latest installment of Dan’s Feathursday Feature, Dan Lory recounts the rescue of a Red-throated Loon that had been spending time at Park 566 this spring.
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COS president and field trip leader Edward Warden recaps the May 28 COS bird walk at the Marian R. Byrnes Natural Area.
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COS board member and field trip leader Robyn Detterline summarizes the May bird walk in Humboldt Park.
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COS VP and field trip leader Stephanie Beilke summarizes the recent COS outing to Horner Park.
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COS president and field trip leader Edward Warden shares a recent Birds & Botany adventure at West Ridge Nature Park.
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