Location: Park No. 566, Chicago, IL 60617.  

Join us for a fall migration walk at Park 566! This uniquely urban habitat is host to countless migratory birds and one of the best places in Chicago to observe grassland birds, raptors, waterfowl, and many other species on their journey south. Beginning birders welcome.

The park entrance is located across from the CTA Bus Terminal (#71 and #6 busses) near the intersection of Lakeshore Drive and South Farragut Drive. 

Pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/syC9MrRgCESr9vsM6 

Coordinates: 41°45'05.3"N 87°32'39.7"W

Street parking is available further up Farragut Drive past the terminal.  

Date: Monday, 9/29/2025

Time: 7 a.m. - 10 a.m.

Relaxed stroll through this urban grassland oasis to see what birds present themselves.

Leaders: Dan Lory

Pre-registration is required. Please contact Dan Lory (dlory54@gmail.com) if you have questions

Accessibility:

Trip distance: maximum 3 miles; anyone needing to cut the outing short can easily return to their car at any point during the trip via the park’s center paved trail. Terrain: paved walkway; mowed trails. We will limit ourselves mostly to the paved and mowed walkways, but footing can be uneven.

Restrooms are unavailable.

Weather/Attire/Other:

Comfortable and sturdy walking shoes are recommended. Please bring bottled water. Park 566 is a lakefront park, so wind off the lake can be strong and temperatures more extreme than at inland parks. Please dress in layers appropriate for the location and season.  Ticks can be expected here. Long pants and insect repellent are recommended.

The walk will be cancelled if there is any hint of lightning.

Free street parking can be found on Farragut just past the CTA bus terminal.  The site is accessible via the  CTA #71 and #6 bus routes.

Respiratory Illness Precautions:

COS supports the decision of individual trip participants to wear masks.