Join COS for the latest episode of Birds & Bytes on July 18 as we hear from author and wildlife biologist Sophie Osborn about her journey with Peregrine Falcons. RSVP: www.chicagobirder.org/events/2024/...
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Join COS on an early evening exploration of Humboldt Park on July 19. We'll be on the look-out for Humboldt Park's summer breeders and visitors, including Wood Ducks, Eastern Kingbirds, Barn Swallows, Caspian Terns, and Black-crowned Night Herons. Register: www.chicagobirder.org/events/2024/...
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To submit your choices, complete the form below, submitting 1-4 proposed names. Please make your submissions respectful. You have until end of day, Thursday, July 11.
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If you have any issues accessing the form, please email piperwatch@chicagobirder.org. /end
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Chicago Piping Plovers are now taking name submissions from YOU. The name should reflect Chicago's heritage, culture, and diversity. The names submitted may not be the name of an elected official or political figure. 2/x
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It's time to be a part of chickstory! As is usual for Great Lakes Piping Plovers, the 4 chicks born at Montrose this summer will be banded, meaning they will be individually recognizable, and so doggone it, they need names. 1/x
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On 7/13 join the stewards of Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary for a workday! This beautiful natural area is in need of a helping hand to ensure it continues to support the countless birds that visit and rely on it. No experience is necessary.
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The deadline will be here before you know it! Get in your entries for the 2024 Chicago Bird Photography Contest by August 1. www.chicagobirder.org/chicago-bird...
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So while we celebrate this win for the nesting Dickcissels, Bobolinks, and Savannah Sparrows, we are concerned that next year we will find ourselves in the same position. We continue to ask County Line Orchard to work with Dunes-Calumet Audubon to find a long term solution. 4/4
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...or anyone who would like to help them put a plan in place for the future that benefits both them and the birds. Neither have County Line Orchard or Luke Oil spoken to the media; rather, their decision was relayed via local councilmen. 3/4
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While this is a good short term win, we are dissapointed that neither the orchard owners, nor the Luke Oil corporate office, is willing to speak with Dunes-Calumet Audubon Society, Ken Wysocki, 2/4
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This is old news by now, but we wanted to make sure everyone heard that County Line Orchard has decided to delay mowing until after the nesting season. 1/4 news.wttw.com/2024/06/18/g...
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Who needs fireworks when you have nighthawk peents!
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There's nothing more American than ball games and Common Nighthawks! Enjoy this informative nighthawk post from The Chicago Birder Blog. Where have you seen nighthawks this summer? www.chicagobirder.org/blog/2023/6/...
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Introducing the Year of the Peregrine Collection! In celebration of Chicago's official bird, COS has released peregrine themed merc. Thanks to artist Kelly Ballantyne and designer Mo Ulicny for the artwork and logo. Head to our store to make your purchase: chicago-birder.creator-spring.com
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On Saturday 7/7, join COS for a habitat restoration workday at LaBagh Woods in order to help us bring back critical bird habitat.
No experience necessary. All tools, equipment and instruction will be provided. RSVP: www.chicagobirder.org/events/2024/...
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If you're not a COS member, consider becoming one! Your membership supports local conservation, gets you first dibs on our field trips, plus gets you access to our quarterly digital membership magazine, The Chicago Birder. Visit chicagobirder.org/join to join us today! 5/5
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For current COS members, this issue should already have arrived in your inbox! (Contact us at ChicagoBirder@gmail.com if you did not receive it.) 4/5
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Plus a review of "Birding for a Better World" (Molly Adams and Sydney Golden Anderson) and a local field guide for the Mourning Warbler. Not to mention beautiful images by the top local bird photographers. 3/5
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- "Peregrine Falcon Restoration Across the Midwest," a look at how states across the Midwest are helping peregrines (by Margie Griggs)
- Cover photo by Dustin Weidner 2/5
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The Summer issue of The Chicago Birder is out now! Featuring:
- "Birding For All," a profile of Feminist Bird Club (by Kris Hansen)
- "Birding Splendor," a close look at Big Days (by Ben Auwaerter) 1/5
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We’re celebrating International Joke Day with the best (worst?) bird jokes around. Read our list on The Chicago Birder blog then see if you can quack us up in the comments with your own quips, puns, and wisecracks. www.chicagobirder.org/blog/2024/6/...
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Join COS on 7/7 at Orland Grasslands. We'll look for meadow birds like Bobolink, Dickcissel, and sparrows (including Henslow's!), as well as Bell's Vireo. Some lucky Chicago area birders have even scored a lifer bobwhite here in recent weeks! Register: www.chicagobirder.org/events/2024/...
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At sundown on 6/8 in Iroquois County SWA, birders flocked together in search of Eastern Whip-poor-wills, the cryptic nightjar that evades sight but sings beautifully in the dark. Did they find their quarry? Read the report on The Chicago Birder blog: www.chicagobirder.org/blog/2024/6/...
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Seven COS members joined together on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Graceland Cemetery on the north side of Chicago for a beginning birder walk. Read the full report on The Chicago Birder blog: www.chicagobirder.org/blog/2024/6/...
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It’s the Year of the Peregrine! Join us on 7/18 for an episode of Birds & Bytes, where we will hear from author and wildlife biologist Sophie Osborn about her journey with Peregrine Falcons and other work being done to save endangered birds in the U.S. www.chicagobirder.org/events/2024/...
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On Memorial Day, 14 birders met at Horner Park for COS’s first ever Female Bird Day field trip! In addition to observing female bird plumage and behavior compared to their male counterparts, the group was treated to 17-year cicadas! Read the full report: www.chicagobirder.org/blog/2024/6/...
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We hope you had a blast at the annual conservation fundraiser and took home some amazing prizes. Thanks for coming out and for spending so generously. 100% of the proceeds go directly to our bird conservation programs. A special thank you to our donors, partners, and volunteers!
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On the sunny morning of June 7, six birders made it out to the Bill Jarvis Migratory Bird Sanctuary and gathered at the Sanctuary’s Viewing Platform. As a bonus, they were treated to a check-in with the Purple Martin nest boxes! Read the full report: www.chicagobirder.org/blog/2024/6/...
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Saturday! Join COS on a bilingual bird walk! McKinley Park is home to many species of birds. We will observe birds that can be commonly found in the park.
Register: www.chicagobirder.org/events/2024/...
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Sábado! Únanse con la SOC para un paseo de aves. El Parque de McKinley es el hogar de muchas especies de aves. Observaremos aves que se pueden encontrar comúnmente en el parque.
Registrarse: www.chicagobirder.org/events/2024/...
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Join COS after work on a bilingual bird walk this Friday! Thatcher Woods is a unique site where we can expect to see a lot of woodland bird species. Register: www.chicagobirder.org/events/2024/...
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Únanse con la SOC para un paseo de aves después de las horas del trabajo este viernes. El Bosque de Thatcher es un sitio único donde podemos esperar ver muchas especies de bosques.
Registrarse: www.chicagobirder.org/events/2024/...
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Black-and-white warbler!
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Tomorrow is the day! You can still purchase your tickets in advance at a discount. Tickets can also be purchased at the event. We are looking forward to seeing everyone to help us celebrate 112 years of loving and supporting Chicago's birds!
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We have some great raffle prizes to give away. Even if you don't win, the money goes to a great cause: COS conservation efforts to make Chicago a better, stronger, safer place for birds!
It will be a fun night with great music and great company. Please join us!
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Saturday is the day! You can still get your raffle tickets for the COS Conservation Fundraiser now for a discount! www.chicagobirder.org/2024-conserv...
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Get your raffle tickets! Get your raffle tickets! The 2024 COS conservation fundraiser is almost here! You can still purchase your raffle tickets in advance for a discount at www.chicagobirder.org/2024-conserv.... Here are just a few items you can win!
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We will also have a raffle for many other exciting items and experiences. Stay tuned for a preview on raffle items. If you haven't purchased your raffle tickets yet, be sure to do that now—prices go up on the day of the event! www.chicagobirder.org/2024-conserv... 3/3
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Here's a preview of items that will be available. Proceeds go directly to our bird conservation initiatives! 2/3
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We are just days away from our annual Bird Conservation Fundraiser. You'll be able to bid on highly coveted bird art, bird experiences, and music and entertainment through a silent auction! 1/3
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But we still need a direct statement from the orchard to confirm its commitment to delay its haying of the field. 9/9
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One of our board members visited the orchard yesterday morning (6/16) and can confirm that there was no tractor on site, the field had not been mowed, and the birds were still present. 8/9
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Thanks to everyone who spoke out against corporate interests and on behalf of wildlife, these grassland birds may have a new home in Indiana. 7/9
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If it is true that the orchard has decided to delay haying until August, then this is a huge win for birds, as by August the nesting season should be winding down, and by mid August it should be over. 6/9
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None of the conservation organizations who have been contacting the orchard and its owners have received any response from them. 5/9
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So some confusion still remains, and we are going to continue to monitor this situation until we get a public commitment from the orchard to delay mowing until August. 4/9
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It's unclear if this decision was made before or after the orchard posted its statement on Facebook that suggested it was continuing with the mowing. 3/9
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On Friday, the Chicago Tribune published a story in which a biologist with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources stated the orchard "had already decided to delay the haying of the land in question until August when the nesting season ends." www.chicagotribune.com/2024/06/14/c... 2/9
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An update about the situation at County Line Orchard. It seems that the orchard may be changing its mind about continuing its hay harvest on schedule. 1/9
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Learn how to use eBird to search the media in the Macaulay Library in this month’s installment of eBird Pro Tips by guest blogger Matt Igleski. www.chicagobirder.org/blog/2024/6/...
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