Of The Birds, for the Birders?
Eric Houghton takes the role of himself, a birder in the 21st century, and gives Hitchock’s 1963 classic The Birds a view.
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So We Met with McCormick Place; an update and next steps
On October 18, the Bird Friendly Chicago coalition met with leadership from Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority (MPEA) and McCormick Place. Here are some takeaways from that meeting and next steps for action.
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Dan's Feathursday Feature: LeConte's Sparrow
In his latest Feathursday Feature, Dan Lory muses on the most elusive October pumpkin treat: the LeConte’s Sparrow.
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Feathered Myths and Legends
COS board member Morgan Harpster overviews the role of birds in common legends, superstitions, and wives’ tales. Read ahead if you want to stay safe this spooky season!
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Field Trip Report: Rutherford Sayre Nature Garden
COS board member and field trip leader Robyn Detterline recaps the October 7 little sit at the Rutherford Sayre Nature Garden.
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Celebrate Birdability Week 2023
Lauren Kostas provides an overview of this year’s Birdability Week.
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Holiday Decor Danger
Decorating for the holidays is fun for us but can be dangerous for birds. Kelly Bednara shares tips from Willowbrook Wildlife Center for getting festive in a way that is safe for wildlife.
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Bird Friendly Chicago Identifies Steps to Reduce Bird Mortality in Our City
Read the full press release by Bird Friendly Chicago, listing its demands for immediate action to make Chicago a bird friendly city.
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Field Trip Report: Park 566
Field trip leader David Rupp recaps the magical October 5 bird walk at Park 566.
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Chicago's Bird Friendly Design Ordinance: Where Things Stand
Architect and former COS president Carl Giometti helps us navigate through the twisting path to bird friendly design legislature in Chicago. Learn where we are now, and where we go next.
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Six Bird Friendly Actions You Can Take Today
COS president Edward Warden gives six actions the average citizen can take to help protect migratory birds in Chicago.
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2023 World Mental Health Day: Bird Style
On this World Mental Health Day, Brighten Jelke explores how mindful birding can be a part of a mental health practice.
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Field Trip Report: Humboldt Park
Writer David Hoyt recaps the September 30 COS Bird Walk at Humboldt Park.
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Field Trip Report: West Ridge Nature Park
COS board member and field trip leader Vinod Babu recaps the October 1 bird walk at West Ridge Nature Park.
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Field Trip Report: Montrose Beginning Birder Walk
COS board member and field trip leader Christine Williamson recaps the September 23 Beginning Birder Walk at Montrose.
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The End of Planting Season at LaBagh
Get the latest update on COS’s LaBagh Woods restoration project and learn how you can help make a difference in this burgeoning habitat.
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Field Trip Report: North Pond
COS board member Morgan Harpster recaps the September 20 COS After Work Bird Walk at North Pond.
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Field Trip Report: Jackson Park Beginning Birder Walk
COS board member and field trip leader Christine Williamson recaps the September 16 Beginning Birder Walk at Jackson Park.
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Field Trip Report: Marquette Park
COS president and field trip leader Edward Warden recaps the September 10 Bird Walk at Marquette Park.
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Field Trip Report: Horner Park
Writer Brighten Jelke recaps the September 15 COS Bird Walk at Horner Park.
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