Location: Humboldt Park, 1301 N Humboldt Dr, Chicago, IL 60622
Date: Saturday 10/31/2026
Time: 2 pm - 4:30 pm
Join COS for a spooktacular edition of Black Feather, our goth bird walk series, as we observe Halloween and the waning days of fall migration in Humboldt Park. We'll take in the incredible sights and be on the look-out for blackbirds and other similarly vibed birds.
Wear black! Wear a costume! Wear a bird costume! Wear a black bird costume! Or just come as you are! (Seriously though, if you've ever wanted to dress up as a bird while watching birds, this is your event! Maybe the birds will even watch you back!)
Get excited for a new improved edition of Goth Bird Bingo (this time with more winners!)
Leaders: Chris H, Anney, Dayna, Laura, Matt, Roman, Steve, Vinod, and others!
Pre-registration is required. Pre-registration is required. Please contact Chris Holden (twoheadedvireo@gmail.com) at least 24 hours in advance if you cannot attend or with questions. We'll have a limited number of binoculars available that folks can request in advance.
Accessibility:
Total trip distance is approximately 1.5 miles and will take place mostly on wide paved, crushed-gravel, or wood-chip trails that are relatively level with minimal incline. We may leave the trail at times to walk through the grass for a better view of the birds. Any recent rain may create muddy conditions.
Restrooms are available at the Humboldt Park Fieldhouse..
Weather/Attire/Other:
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Please bring bottled water. In addition dark wave/goth/Halloween attire, please dress for the weather. However, to be clear- there is absolutely no dress code!
The exact meeting location will be emailed in advance to registrants. Free parking is available at the Humboldt Park Boat House: 1301 N Humboldt Dr. The park is also accessible by public transit via the following bus routes: 94 and 70.
Respiratory Illness Precautions:
COS supports the decision of individual trip participants to wear a mask.