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Jun 6, 2021 · What started as a row of honeysuckle shrubs along a fence has grown into a long stretch of trees, plants and other greenery — a perfect spot for the masses of birds passing through Chicago to rest and feed during migration seasons.
200 W. Montrose Harbor Dr. Chicago, IL 60660. Located Within: Lincoln (Abraham) Park. Features: Prairie, Savanna, Woodland, ADA Path, Birding Area, Nature Trail. Is Accessible. Note: Accessible parking is available near the main entrance off Montrose Harbor Drive as well as nearer to the lake.
- Montrose Bird Sanctuary
- Mccormick Bird Sanctuary
- Bill Jarvis Migratory Bird Sanctuary
More than 300 different species flock to this ten-acre bird paradise every spring and fall. Tens of thousands of migratory birds make Montrose Bird Sanctuarytheir seasonal home. Common species at this particular location include: 1. Warblers 2. Sparrows 3. Sandpipers 4. Purple martins 5. Woodpeckers 6. Owls The area’s signature attraction is “The M...
The six-acre bird sanctuary was built in 2003 as one of a handful of Park District-run nature preserves along the lakefront. The McCormick Bird Sanctuaryprovides food, shelter, and a much needed rest stop for millions of birds that migrate along the Lake Michigan shoreline. Along the north end of the sanctuary is a beautifully maintained prairie wi...
This eight-acre woodland and wetland habitat is a favorite amongst Chicago’s resident feathered flyers. The Bill Jarvis Migratory Bird Sanctuaryalso serves as a valuable feeding ground for migratory birds en route to northern breeding grounds. Carefully selected vegetation supports a diverse array of species including: 1. Herons 2. Wood ducks 3. Ha...
Birds to see: Blackburnian Warbler, Chestnut-sided Warbler, Blue-winged Warbler, Common Yellowthroat Warbler, Peregrine Falcons, Cooper’s Hawk, Northern Goshawk, Rusty Blackbird, Purple Finch, and other migrants. In 1881 the North Pond 12-acre nature sanctuary was created on top of a landfill.
If you find an injured wild bird or other wild animal, your first response is to help. Sometimes the best thing to do is nothing. Unless you are a trained and licensed animal rehabilitator, any action you take may endanger the animal as well as yourself.
Flint Creek Wildlife Rehabilitation is a state and federally licensed facility dedicated to the rehabilitation of injured, sick and orphaned wildlife with the goal of returning fully rehabilitated wildlife to its natural habitat.
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Birds to Look For. During hawk migration, the skies over the North Unit can yield species like Peregrine Falcon, Bald Eagle, Rough-legged Hawk, Osprey, Broad-winged hawk and even the occasional Golden Eagle. In spring and summer, there are many possibilities for migrating and breeding specialties.
