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You’re Invited: Birding and Breakfast August 13
It’s time for the annual Birding and Breakfast event on August 13 to be held at Pratt’s Wayne Woods. We’ll start the day with a field trip at 7:30 a.m. led by the Byrd Gyrlz team, who covered Pratt’s for the Big Fun Morning. At 9:00 a.m. we’ll gather at the picnic shelter for a yummy breakfast. Mark your calendar now for this don’t-miss event!
Mini-Tutorial: Basic Bird Identification
If you’re a beginning birder and want to learn how to look at a bird to remember what you’re seeing, look no further! On the DBC Education Channel, Denis Kania reviews basic bird identification skills, with plenty of useful images to demonstrate his points, in a new video. Denis’s first recommendation: use field guides to prepare for birds that could be in your area. This tutorial will take through some basic identification strategies once you’re out in the field, including: Bird topography Relative size Bill structure and color Overall body structure Color patterns Behavior Basic Bird Identification is one of […]
Chicago Region is Stronghold for Dozens of Breeding Birds
A 22-year study of breeding birds shows that northeastern Illinois is a stronghold for breeding birds and of global importance for several key avian species. Published by the Bird Conservation Network (BCN), Breeding Bird Trends in the Chicago Region 1999-2020 provides an update on the status of more than 100 nesting species across grassland, shrubland, wetland, and woodland habitats. The landmark study shows that some breeding bird species are stable or expanding, while others face declines. The Bird Conservation Network (BCN), a coalition of 21 conservation organizations dedicated to the preservation of birds and the habitats they need to survive, […]