David Hoyt writes about Gene Stratton-Porter, a turn-of-the-century writer, photographer, and naturalist COS celebrates during this Women’s History Month
COS has been around for over a hundred years now, but the only way it will reach its next hundred is with people dedicated to getting it there. We need you! As an all volunteer organization, COS is only as strong as the many people who help us achieve our mission.
West Nile may be largely under control in human circles, but the story is far from over for one of the virus’s most susceptible creatures; American Crows.
It’s not every day that with a stroke of a pen we can have a dramatic impact on local conservation. But such a rare opportunity has presented itself. COS is excited about the tremendous opportunities for bird conservation if the Vote Yes for Clean Air, Clean Water, and Wildlife ballot measure passes.
This summer, Chicago Ornithological Society launched a new volunteer monitoring program to track, study, and conserve the Common Nighthawk. In a few short weeks, the COS team created a unique new monitoring protocol and cobbled together a crack team of about a dozen volunteers to pilot this new program.
Save Jackson Park is working diligently to preserve the South Shore Nature Sanctuary and block plans to absorb the space into a proposed PGA-caliber golf course. The community will have their say on June 28, but will the city listen?
The Bird Conservation Network (BCN), a local group of 21 conservation organizations, including the Chicago Ornithological Society, has released data from a 22-year study of the breeding habits of over 100 nesting species in a variety of natural habitats across northeastern Illinois.
It is now official that the State of Illinois appreciates birds of all feathers and welcomes the legions that pass through from out of town every spring and fall. There really is no better strategy for rebranding the label of “flyover country,” and turning a negative into a positive with a bit of tropical glamor.
In order to keep up with the growth of and serve the burgeoning bird community we need you! Have skills you’d like to offer? Great! Don’t know what you have to offer but still want to help? Great! We want to hear from you.
Chicago Ornithological Society (COS) strongly supports the accessible path project at the Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary.The inclined and wood-chipped entrances have prevented people with disabilities from enjoying one of the premier birding locations in Chicago.
The Bird Conservation Network (BCN) is recruiting volunteers to collect information about birds throughout the Chicago region in 2021 with an emphasis on breeding birds.
Bird populations across North America have declined by nearly 3 billion. You can’t care about something as much as members of our community do without getting very emotionally invested. Doubts are inevitable. Frustration is likely. You may even find yourself somewhat in despair. We want you to know, we’re here for you.
Obstacles still stand in the way for women, minorities and young birders to feel welcome within the community. It shouldn’t be this way, because our shared love of birds should bring us together, no matter our circumstances. This is a small step, but we hope it leads to our organization and other local groups continuing to raise diverse voices of individuals who are making important strides in the birding world.
