Attention Chicago area BIPOC birders and nature lovers! Join COS on a bird walk!

Rainbow Beach is a south side gem that contains a variety of habitats that can host a variety of birds. We’ll look for sparrows and grassland birds in the dunes, shorebirds on the beach, waterfowl in the lake, and other birds such as thrushes, woodpeckers, and early migrating warblers in the trees. Beginning birders are welcome and we will have extra binoculars available.

This field trip is for people who identify as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color). Please respect this intention.

Leader: Vinod Babu and Christina Harber

Pre-registration is required. Please contact Christina Harber (ceharber@yahoo.com) at least 24 hours in advance if you cannot attend or with questions.

Accessibility:
We plan to walk on unpaved trails and through grass that can be muddy. The terrain is flat. We will cover up to 1.5 miles. There are no bathrooms available on site as the field house is closed on Sundays.

Weather/Attire/Other:
If it’s windy, it may be cold on the beach so bring a jacket. Pack a bottle of water to stay hydrated.

Location and Transportation:
Meet near the field house (exact meet point will be emailed in advance to registrants). Rainbow Beach is accessible by public transportation (CTA bus and Metra train) and by car (parking lot by the beach).

COVID:
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.