This trip is now full. Contact trip leader to be added to waitlist.

This lovely southside park is one of Chicago’s best hotspots for spring migrating birds. The combination of two lagoons and a mosaic of microhabitats habitats including a young prairie, a mature woodland, scrubby shrubs and rampant undergrowth located very close to Lake Michigan makes this an ideal stopover for all kinds of songbirds, ducks and raptors.

Four hours may not be long enough to see everything on the Wooded Island if it’s a good migration day, so be prepared with water, snacks and sunscreen in case the trip runs longer and you can’t tear yourself away.

If participants are interested in further extending the trip (and it’s a good migration day), we might head further south to Rainbow Beach to see what birds are on the beach, in the water or in the dunes and park habitat.

Beginning birders are welcome at this trip and we will have loaner binoculars available.

Leader: Christine Williamson

You must RSVP in advance! Pre-registration is required for the bird walk. Please contact Chris (birdchris@aol.com) or aerin tedesco at least 24 hours in advance if you cannot attend (aerintedesco@gmail.com) or with questions.

Please read the safety instructions below CAREFULLY before signing up!!!

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 the parking lot just south of the Museum of Science and Industry
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