In his latest installment of Birding Through the Year, David Hoyt shares a personal, cultural, and scientific journey of coming to know the mysterious nightjar.
COS member and field trip leader Jorge Garcia writes about Riis Park and two of this year’s community events held there, including a bird walk facilitated by COS.
It's Christmas Bird Count season! With well near a dozen counts happening throughout the Chicagoland area, how does one get started? We've got you covered!
COS board member and field trip leader Robyn Detterline recaps the October 28 Dunning Transit Hike at the Read Dunning Memorial Park, Dunning Read Natural Area, and Mount Olive Cemetery.
On October 18, the Bird Friendly Chicago coalition met with leadership from Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority (MPEA) and McCormick Place. Here are some takeaways from that meeting and next steps for action.
COS board member Morgan Harpster overviews the role of birds in common legends, superstitions, and wives’ tales. Read ahead if you want to stay safe this spooky season!
Decorating for the holidays is fun for us but can be dangerous for birds. Kelly Bednara shares tips from Willowbrook Wildlife Center for getting festive in a way that is safe for wildlife.
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.
