Lake-Cook Chapter of the Illinois Audubon Society

            
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Photo: Birders with scopes survey Chataqua Wildlife Reserve in Central Illinois
Photo: Birders advertise their hobby with their license plates
Photo: Chipping Sparrow, 4/23/2008 Deerfield, IL by Bonnie Duman
Photo: Common Yellowthroat Warbler Lake County Illinois 5/21/06
Common Yellowthroat Warbler
pays social call on birder's deck
during spring migration
2006-2007 Planning Meeting June 6 at 6:30 PM

This is our annual Potluck Dinner at Heller Nature Center. Members & Non-members welcome. We will discuss our plans for September  2006 - April 2007.

Upcoming Spring 2006 Events

Sunday June 4 at 7AM
Chicago Botanic Gardens

This is a wonderful place to see lots of beautiful flowers as well as many birds. Meet at the east entrance of the Gateway Center. Take Lake Cook Road to the entrance on the south side of the road between Edens Highway and Green Bay Road. Arriving at this hour, there is no one to collect your parking, so entrance is free.

Event Contact: John Hockman 847 520 7234

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June 9 - June 11
Northwestern Illinois Birding Trip
Contact Vern Kleen 217.787.3515

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Previously Held 2005-2006 Events

Ryerson Conservation Area
Sunday, May 14 at 8 AM

Sample birding near the Des Plaines River.

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The Grove in Glenview
Sunday, April 30 at 8 AM

See warblers up close and down low

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Turner Reed Preserve in Long Grove
Saturday April 15 at 8 AM

This unique area is excellent for spring migrating birds. Located on the west side of Old McHenry Road, 1 mile northwest of the village crossroads of Long Grove in Lake County

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Loons in Lake County
Sunday March 26 at 8 AM

Our annual search for loons and other waterfowl will begin at the Gale Street Inn parking lot in Diamond Lake.

2005 Events

Skokie Lagoons
Saturday, November 5 at 8 AM

Here is the opportunity to see late migrants heading south and early arrivals from "up north."

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Hawk Watch
Sunday, October 29 at 9 AM

Hawk migration should be in full swing.

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Melody Farm Nature Preserve
Saturday, October 15 at 8 AM

This is an opportunity to look for migrant birds.

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International Crane Foundation
Baraboo, Wisconsin
October 7 & 8

We will drive to the Necedah Wildlife Refuge for the departure of Whooping Crane via their ultra-light migration. Saturday will also include a tour of Aldo Leopold's "shack"
Joint sponsored trip with Heller Nature Center

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Barnswallow Rehabiliation & Education Center
Sunday October 2 at 8 AM

A chance to see a bird doctor "at work."

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Almond Marsh
Sunday, September 17 at 8 AM

Almond Marsh offers views of heron, ducks and land birds. Ideal for the beginning birder.

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