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North Pond Bird Walks

Saturday, October 03, 2009 - 08:00 AM

Introduction to Birds and Bird Watching in Chicago

Leader: Geoffrey Williamson

Join Geoffrey Williamson of the Chicago Ornithological Society to explore Chicago’s spectacular bird life around North Pond. This class is your introduction to the colorful world of avian life in the city around us, and how to experience it. Learn about essential birding tools then step outside to practice your new-found bird watching skills. Cost: FREE. Space is limited and registration is required. To register, send your name, address, phone, and email address to adultprograms@naturemuseum.org.

*Please bring binoculars and remember to dress appropriately for the weather.

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Sunday, October 25, 2009 - 07:30 AM

Waterfowl in the Palos Preserves

Leader: Amar Ayyash, amarayyash [at] hotmail [dot] com

This part of southwestern Cook County can be a great staging area for migrating waterfowl. Amar lives near Palos and has birded the area extensively. We should see a nice assortment of ducks, geese and cranes. Hawks may also be moving overhead, if conditions are right. Dress appropriately for weather and bring scopes and walkie-talkies if you have them. Meet at McGinnis Slough at 8:00 a.m.

Directions: From I-55, exit south onto U.S. Rte. 45/LaGrange Road. Head straight south to the McGinnis Slough parking lot on the west side of LaGrange Road (at about 13600 to 13700 south).

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