Location: Jackson Park, Chicago, IL, 60637 (https://maps.app.goo.gl/cLxr6VyiupcZgBvi6)

Date: Sunday, February 23, 2025

Time: 9:00 AM -- 11:00 AM

Join COS for morning birding at Jackson Park. This urban hotspot draws birds and birders from all over for the park’s beautiful landscape. We’ll walk a 2-mile loop and learn about Chicago’s resident and wintering bird species. Birders of all experience levels are welcome to attend. Loaner binoculars will be available.

Leader: Sammy Cabindol

Pre-registration is required. Please contact Sammy Cabindol (wildlifesammy@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.

There are no public bathrooms available (the fieldhouse bathrooms are closed on Sundays).

Weather/Attire/Other:

Dress for the weather. Based on the forecast, you may want to bring a heavy coat, gloves, and a hat.

Location and Transportation:

Car: Metered/pay parking lot available as well as free street parking.

Public Transportation: Buses 2, 6, 15, 28, and 55. 55th-56th-57th St Metra line is also nearby (SSE and ME lines).

Bike: 5 minutes from Lakefront Trail, use 57th Dr. tunnel to exit the trail.

COVID:

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