Location: Humboldt Park, 1301 N Humboldt Dr, Chicago, IL 60622

Date: Sunday, 04/13/25

Time: 10 AM - ~12 PM

Make Humboldt Park a leisurely start to your birding day, or come join us after hitting up another spot or two earlier on in the morning.  Either way you can’t lose!  Humboldt Park in the spring is hard to beat, as migratory birds flock to the incredible green oasis in the surrounding urban environment.

Mid-April migratory birds should be stopping over, so in addition to the lingering winter residents we can hope to see sapsuckers, sparrows and swallows of several sorts, and hopefully a phoebe or two will wave hello with their characteristic tail flicks.

People of all experience levels are welcome, including folks who have never birded before.

Leader: Chris Holden

Pre-registration is required. Please contact 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 unavailable at the time of the trip.

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 jacket or heavy coat as well as a hat and gloves. Loaner binoculars will be available.

The exact meeting location will be emailed in advance to registrants. Free parking is available at the Humboldt Park Boat House: 1301 N Humboldt Dr.  The park is also accessible by public transit via the following bus routes: 94 and 70.

Respiratory Illness Precautions:

COS supports the decision of individual trip participants to wear a mask.