Our closest state park is a migrant trap that has recorded nearly 250 species, thanks to a rich habitat mix of riparian edges, oak woodlands, conifer stands, open lakes and mudflats. Early migrants that typically show up in mid-April range from assorted waterfowl, shorebirds and sparrows to Brown Thrasher, Brown Creeper, Ruby and Golden-crowned Kinglets, Rusty Blackbirds and Yellow-rumped Warblers

Directions: From I-94 tollway, exit IL-173/Rosecrans Rd, turn left on Rosecrans, drive 13 mi, turn left on Wilmot Rd.. then left into park. Meet at the pull-out/overlook on the right side of the entrance road.

Leader: Beau Schaefer 847-337-3602

Please register for the Chain o’ Lakes bird walk HERE so that we can get a headcount and contact you in the event of a date change due to weather conditions.