Whether it’s a group of Sanderlings scurrying along the beach, Wilson’s Snipe lurking in a wet area of the dunes, or flocks of fall warblers staging at the inland park on the same property, the Waukegan Beach area is a favorite birding destination just after Labor Day with great habitat for migrating shorebirds, waterfowl and songbirds. A surprise Whimbrel even showed up on a field trip one year.

Be prepared to walk on sand, and bring a spotting scope to scan the beach and lake if you have one.

 Directions: Follow Route 120 EAST (Belvidere Rd.), drive to the lake, turn left on Market St/Pershing Rd. right on E Clayton, left on Sea Horse Drive, and bear right to beach parking lot.

Leader: Adam Sell (847) 910-7813

 Please register for Waukegan Beach and Pines here so that we can get a head count and contact you in the event of a date change due to weather conditions.