It’s that time of year again when Chicagoans get a chance to watch local birds migrate back home home for the spring. During the spring migration seasons, the Chicago Park District hosts many free, informal morning bird walks led by seasoned leaders. The Chicago Park District also is putting on a birding workshop affectionately called “Home Tweet Home” on May 9th to help all interested to learn about birds, go bird watching and make a bird craft to take home. The event is free and registration is not required, but you can call (312) 742-5039 for details.
Chicago…….a Refuge for Birds
Chicago supports over 300 species of birds here. While some bird species live here, others just pass through during migrating season or stay for a year or two. Traveling thousands of miles, these migrating birds find places in our city to rest and refuel. Our parks, nature sanctuaries and lakefront are ideal stopovers for these tired migrants. Parks and nature sanctuaries offer water and shelter. Their trees, shrubs, ponds and lagoons brim with insects, berries, seeds and blossoms—great food for hungry birds. Lake Michigan itself is a source of food for many water birds. The long and practically unbroken stretch of open space along the lake is key to the survival of these migratory birds.
Date: 05/09/09
Start Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Schedule Notes: Meet on the Wooded Island (Science Drive behind the Museum of Science and Industry)
Cost: free admission
Location : Jackson Park
WHAT TO BRING
Bird watchers should bring binoculars, appropriate clothing for weather conditions and a keen eye to spot ducks, geese, redwinged blackbirds, grackles, chickadees and other species.
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