Join COS to look for migratory birds in the secluded bays, rolling hills, and golden prairies of downtown Chicago! That's right, despite being built on a landfill in the heart of one of the busiest cities in the U.S., Northerly Island is a unique refuge from the city for birds and people alike. We'll be on the lookout for a variety of waterfowl, migrant sparrows, and waders depending on lake levels.
Path is paved and fully accessible but sturdy hiking shoes are still recommended. All experience levels are welcome and extra binoculars will be available.
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 trip leader or aerin tedesco (aerintedesco@gmail.com) at least 24 hours in advance if you cannot attend.
Please read the safety instructions below CAREFULLY before signing up!!!*
Leaders: Edward Warden
Contact: edwarhzan@gmail.com
1521 S. Linn White Dr., Chicago, IL 60605
Meet in the north parking lot of the Northerly Island field house
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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.
- Unfortunately, we will not be able to lend binoculars nor share scopes.
- 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.