Bird Friendly Chicago Identifies Steps to Reduce Bird Mortality in Our City Read the full press release by Bird Friendly Chicago, listing its demands for immediate action to make Chicago a bird friendly city. Read More Conservation, AdvocacyRobyn DetterlineOctober 14, 2023
Field Trip Report: Park 566 Field trip leader David Rupp recaps the magical October 5 bird walk at Park 566. Read More Field TripRobyn DetterlineOctober 13, 2023Park 566
Chicago's Bird Friendly Design Ordinance: Where Things Stand Architect and former COS president Carl Giometti helps us navigate through the twisting path to bird friendly design legislature in Chicago. Learn where we are now, and where we go next. Read More Conservation, AdvocacyRobyn DetterlineOctober 12, 2023
Six Bird Friendly Actions You Can Take Today COS president Edward Warden gives six actions the average citizen can take to help protect migratory birds in Chicago. Read More Conservation, AdvocacyRobyn DetterlineOctober 12, 2023
2023 World Mental Health Day: Bird Style On this World Mental Health Day, Brighten Jelke explores how mindful birding can be a part of a mental health practice. Read More Robyn DetterlineOctober 10, 2023
Field Trip Report: Humboldt Park Writer David Hoyt recaps the September 30 COS Bird Walk at Humboldt Park. Read More Field TripRobyn DetterlineOctober 9, 2023Humboldt Park
Field Trip Report: West Ridge Nature Park COS board member and field trip leader Vinod Babu recaps the October 1 bird walk at West Ridge Nature Park. Read More Field TripRobyn DetterlineOctober 3, 2023West Ridge Nature Park
Field Trip Report: Montrose Beginning Birder Walk COS board member and field trip leader Christine Williamson recaps the September 23 Beginning Birder Walk at Montrose. Read More Field TripRobyn DetterlineOctober 1, 2023Montrose Point, Montrose Dunes
The End of Planting Season at LaBagh Get the latest update on COS’s LaBagh Woods restoration project and learn how you can help make a difference in this burgeoning habitat. Read More ConservationRobyn DetterlineSeptember 30, 2023LaBagh Woods
Field Trip Report: North Pond COS board member Morgan Harpster recaps the September 20 COS After Work Bird Walk at North Pond. Read More Field TripRobyn DetterlineSeptember 26, 2023North Pond
Field Trip Report: Jackson Park Beginning Birder Walk COS board member and field trip leader Christine Williamson recaps the September 16 Beginning Birder Walk at Jackson Park. Read More Field TripRobyn DetterlineSeptember 25, 2023Jackson Park
Field Trip Report: Marquette Park COS president and field trip leader Edward Warden recaps the September 10 Bird Walk at Marquette Park. Read More Field TripRobyn DetterlineSeptember 24, 2023Marquette Park
Field Trip Report: Horner Park Writer Brighten Jelke recaps the September 15 COS Bird Walk at Horner Park. Read More Robyn DetterlineSeptember 17, 2023field trip reports, Horner Park, Brighten Jelke
Field Trip Report: Palmisano After Work COS president and field trip leader Edward Warden recaps the September 6 COS After Work Bird Walk at Palmisano Park. Read More Field TripRobyn DetterlineSeptember 10, 2023Palmisano Park
Field Trip Report: Humboldt Park Field trip leader David Rupp recaps the August 31 COS bird walk at Humboldt Park. Read More Field TripRobyn DetterlineSeptember 10, 2023Humboldt Park
Field Trip Report: Horner Park Nighthawk Watch COS president and field trip leader Edward Warden recaps the August 27 COS Nighthawk Watch at Horner Park. Read More Field TripRobyn DetterlineSeptember 10, 2023Horner Park, nighthawks
Dan's Feathursday Feature: Northern Rough-winged Swallow In his latest Feathursday Feature, Dan Lory describes his journey learning how to photograph the Northern Rough-winged Swallow. Read More Robyn DetterlineSeptember 7, 2023Feathursday, Northern Rough-winged Swallow
2023 COS Fundraiser Recap Katie Larson summarizes the 2023 Chicago Ornithological Society Fundraiser event held in August at Metropolitan Brewing. Read More Robyn DetterlineSeptember 7, 2023
Field Trip Report: Salt Creek Marsh and Wood Dale Reservoir COS board member and field trip co-leader Christina Harber recaps the August 27 COS bird walk at Salt Creek Marsh and Wood Dale Reservoir. Read More Field TripRobyn DetterlineSeptember 4, 2023Salt Creek Marsh, Wood Dale Reservoir
Birding Through The Year: Summer 2023 In his latest installment of Birding Through the Year, David Hoyt dissects the connotations of an “incidental” bird. Read More Robyn DetterlineSeptember 3, 2023