Pre-registration is required. No limit to the number of participants
The Snow Geese in February can number in the hundreds of thousands in the lakes surrounding the Illinois River south of Peoria!  It is an amazing sight to see them all take off and land.  Join Bob Fisher in witnessing this spectacle. There will likely be an opportunity to view eagles, Trumpeter Swans, Greater White Fronted Geese, and a variety of other waterfowl and resident birds as well.

Bob will lead us in a caravan car trip among several locations in the area.  The nearby town of Havana offers spots to grab lunch, use a bathroom, and stay the night if you want.  This is a park and view type trip, with limited trail walking.
 
This trip location is approximately 3 hours south of the I-55 and I-355 junction.  We will meet at the center dike at Chautauqua National Wildlife Refuge at 10:30 am. Participant information will be shared for those who want to coordinate carpooling. https://maps.app.goo.gl/7ANewvP99fhnoDGq5.  

*The trip is dependent on weather conditions and arrival of the Snow Geese! Bob will be in touch several days prior to confirm the trip. An alternate fieldtrip may be planned if the geese are not present.
Leader: Bob Fisher, 630-985-2956, bfisher928@aol.com