Registration with the leader is required.
Snow Geese Spectacular! Chautauqua NWR (and Emiquon NWR across the Illinois River) typically hold tens of thousands of Snow Geese as a stopover point for these waterfowl as they journey northward for their spring migration in mid to late February. Other waterfowl, Gr. White-fronted Geese for example, are also likely to be present in very large numbers. The trip starts at Chautauqua, then crosses the river in Havana to visit Emiquon NWR. The trip may also include a short meeting with Forbes Biological Station personnel to learn more about their work at Chautauqua. Lodging is available in Havana for those who wish to stay over. Little walking will be needed; bring warm clothes! Spotting scopes will be useful.
Note: The date is subject to change given information on waterfowl presence from the on site IL Natural History Survey’s Forbes Biological Station and weather conditions.

Given the distance from DuPage County (an approx. 3 hour drive) CAR POOLING IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.  
Meet at the entrance to Center Dike Rd off of N. Buzzville Rd. at Chautaqua NWR.
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Leader: BOB FISHER, bfisher928@aol.com, (630) 985-2956

February 21, 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM
NOTE: Date subject to change dependent on weather conditions and the arrival of the Snow Geese. The trip leader will keep registrants informed as the scheduled date approaches.