Explore this ‘underbirded’ forest preserve as migration winds down. Targets will be local breeding specialties like Acadian Flycatcher, White-eyed Vireo, and Yellow-breasted Chat, as well as Henlow's and Grasshopper sparrow.
Beginning birders are welcome and we will have extra binoculars available. Insect repellent is a good idea for this site. Wear a hat and boots if possible and tuck pants into socks to deter ticks. Tall grass may be wet so high rubber boots are recommended or shoes/pants that can get wet.
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: Aerin Tedesco and Henry Griffin
Contact aerintedesco@gmail.com with any questions.
Plum Creek Forest Preserve, Chicago Heights, IL
Meeting place specifics will be emailed!
*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.