PLEASE NOTE: If you are on planning attending this event, we learned that the gates may not be open at 8 AM. If we are unable to enter Harborside Golf Course, we will meet at Big Marsh instead and go birding there. Find us at Big Marsh in the south parking lot.
Big Marsh Park: 11559 S Stony Is Ave, Chicago, IL 60633

Harborside Ducks at a Distance

At the north end of Lake Calumet is the Harborside Marsh Pond, a waterfowl wonderland. With numerous species often present in hundreds, this area presents a unique opportunity to practice duck identification. COS will be setting up scopes on the south side of the clubhouse for folks to stop by and do a quick scan. We'll have experts there to help you identify birds at a distance and explain key features to be used to separate the species. Spotters will be there from 8:00-10:30. The clubhouse balcony is sheltered and you can warm up inside and buy warm drinks at the clubhouse restaurant.

Leader: Carl Giometti and Jeff Bilsky

RSVP not required. Please contact Carl (chicagiometti@gmail.com) or aerin tedesco (aerintedesco@gmail.com) with questions.

Safety Instructions:
- In order to attend you must be FULLY VACCINATED.
- Please bring a face mask with you. You may be asked to wear it as needed by the trip leader.

Meet at south side of clubhouse
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