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Montrose Point Bird Walk

  • Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary 200 West Montrose Harbor Drive Chicago, IL, 60640 United States (map)

We'll be birding Montrose on a weekday morning, looking for migrants. Depending on wind conditions, the variety and number of birds passing through Montrose can be incredible!

Leaders: Vinod Babu

Pre-registration is required. Please contact Vinod Babu (pavinodbabu@gmail.com) or Chris Holden (twoheadedvireo@gmail.com) at least 24 hours in advance if you cannot attend or with questions.

Accessibility:
Total trip distance is approximately 2 miles and will take place mostly on wide paved, crushed-gravel, or wood-chip trails that are relatively level with minimal incline. We may leave the trail at times to walk through the grass for a better view of the birds. Any recent rain may create muddy conditions.

Restrooms are available at parking lot portable toilets.

Weather/Attire/Other:
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Please bring bottled water. Dress for the weather. Based on the forecast, you may want to bring a light or heavy jacket. Loaner binoculars will be available.

The exact meeting location will be emailed in advance to registrants. Metered parking is available on Montrose Harbor Drive and free parking is available on Montrose Avenue. Montrose Bird Sanctuary is accessible by public transit via the 78 bus.

COVID:
Please bring a face mask with you. You may be asked to wear it as needed by the trip leader.

Earlier Event: November 1
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