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Field Trips and Events
North Pond Wednesday Bird Walks
Aug 19
North Pond Casting Pier
North Pond Wednesday Bird Walks
North Pond Casting Pier

In cooperation with Third Coast Birding and Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, COS is proud to continue our long tradition of Wednesday morning bird walks at North Pond!

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North Pond Casting Pier
Flock Club: Field Day
Aug 20
Horner Park
Flock Club: Field Day
Horner Park

RSVP Required

Join COS for Flock Club as we gather to share our passion for birds in a casual environment. Spend your summer evening playing outdoor games.

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Horner Park
LaBagh Woods Stewardship Workday
Aug 22
LaBagh Woods Grove #1
LaBagh Woods Stewardship Workday
LaBagh Woods Grove #1

Join us for a habitat restoration workday at COS’s flagship stewardship site LaBagh Woods, and help bring back critical bird habitat.

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LaBagh Woods Grove #1
Montrose Dunes Stewardship Workday
Aug 22
Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary
Montrose Dunes Stewardship Workday
Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary

Join the stewards of Montrose Beach Dunes for a workday at one of the top bird watching spots in the country!

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Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary
Humboldt Park Sunday Social Bird Walk
Aug 23
Humboldt Park
Humboldt Park Sunday Social Bird Walk
Humboldt Park

Registration Required

Join us as we explore Humboldt Park in search of late summer birds in this incredible oasis in the surrounding urban environment.

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Humboldt Park
Nighthawk Watch at Horner Park
Aug 25
Horner Park
Nighthawk Watch at Horner Park
Horner Park

RSVP Required

Join COS for a nocturnal twist on the classic hawk watch, our fifth annual Nighthawk Watch!

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Horner Park
North Pond Wednesday Bird Walks
Aug 26
North Pond Casting Pier
North Pond Wednesday Bird Walks
North Pond Casting Pier

In cooperation with Third Coast Birding and Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, COS is proud to continue our long tradition of Wednesday morning bird walks at North Pond!

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North Pond Casting Pier
North Pond Wednesday Bird Walks
Sep 2
North Pond Casting Pier
North Pond Wednesday Bird Walks
North Pond Casting Pier

In cooperation with Third Coast Birding and Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, COS is proud to continue our long tradition of Wednesday morning bird walks at North Pond!

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North Pond Casting Pier
Humboldt Park Sunday Social Bird Walk
Sep 6
Humboldt Park
Humboldt Park Sunday Social Bird Walk
Humboldt Park

Registration Required

Join us as we explore Humboldt Park in search of late summer birds in this incredible oasis in the surrounding urban environment.

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Humboldt Park
North Pond Wednesday Bird Walks
Sep 9
North Pond Casting Pier
North Pond Wednesday Bird Walks
North Pond Casting Pier

In cooperation with Third Coast Birding and Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, COS is proud to continue our long tradition of Wednesday morning bird walks at North Pond!

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North Pond Casting Pier
Beginner Bird Walk: Montrose Point
Sep 11
Beginner Bird Walk: Montrose Point

RSVP Required

Join us at Montrose to learn about birding basics this fall.

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Montrose Bird Sanctuary Stewardship Workday
Sep 12
Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary
Montrose Bird Sanctuary Stewardship Workday
Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary

Join the stewards of Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary (Magic Hedge) for a workday at one of the top bird watching spots in the country!

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Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary

The Chicago Birder Blog

 
Blog
Field Trip Recap: Sunday Social at Humboldt Park
Field Trip Recap: Sunday Social at Humboldt Park

Trip co-leader Chris Holden recaps the Sunday Social Bird Walk at Humboldt Park on Aug. 9, 2026.

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Field Trip Report: River Park Heron Watch
Field Trip Report: River Park Heron Watch

COS member and trip leader Brighten Jelke recaps the River Park Heron Watch on June 10 and June 17.

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Field trip recap: Goth Bird Walk & Common Nighthawk Quest at Horner Park
Field trip recap: Goth Bird Walk & Common Nighthawk Quest at Horner Park

Trip co-leader Chris Holden recaps the combined Goth Bird Walk and Common Nighthawk Quest at Horner Park on June 13.

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Bird Bands in the Wild
Bird Bands in the Wild

Christina Harber shares details on how birders can report sightings of bird bands, and why they should take the time to do so.

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Field Trip Recap: Horizon Farm
Field Trip Recap: Horizon Farm

COS member Joann Umeki recaps the sunset birdwalk at Horizon Farms.

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Field Trip Recap: Jackson Park & Wooded Island
Field Trip Recap: Jackson Park & Wooded Island

COS member Kris Hansen recaps the bird walk at Jackson Park and the Wooded Island May 31.

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