Join COS as we travel to the sandy oak savannas of Iroquois County, one of the last remaining strongholds of Eastern Whip-poor-will in the Chicago region. We will listen for (and maybe see) these enigmatic and in decline birds and also keep an eye (or ear) out for other nocturnal birds such as nighthawks and owls along the way.
This trip will involve a combination of hiking and driving to various observation locations. Please come prepared with ample insect protection of your choice and a bottle of water.
Due to COVID safety restrictions, we are limiting this walk to 5 people per leader... YOU MUST RSVP IN ADVANCE! THERE WILL BE NO IN-PERSON SIGN UP! Since we will have such small groups, we ask that you contact the trip leader or aerin tedesco at least 24 hours in advance if you cannot attend. (aerintedesco@gmail.com)
Leader: Edward Warden; contact edwarhzan@gmail.com if you have questions.
Iroquois County State Wildlife Area, 2803 E 3300 North Rd, Pembroke Township, IL 60958
Meet in the parking lot of the park office at the corner of 3300N and 2800E
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*Safety Instructions: These rules are for community safety, our safety, and for the comfort and peace of mind of those participating.
- Face masks will be required for everyone and should cover both nose and mouth. Anyone without a mask cannot participate in the trip.
- Attendees should be spaced 6 feet apart from each other.
- No car pooling is allowed unless you live in the same household.
- If you are feeling ill and have any symptoms of COVID or have been exposed to anyone who has, we ask you to please not attend.
-The first time anyone deviates from the protocol (too close, no face covering, face covering not properly worn, and so on), the leader will make a request for that individual to get back into compliance. If that individual can't or won't comply, or upon a second deviation from the protocol, leader will ask the individual to leave the walk. If the individual will not leave, the leader will end the walk.