Location: Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary, 200 W. Montrose Harbor Dr., Chicago.

Date: Friday, 4/10/2026

Time: 8 AM - 11 AM

As the weather slowly warms, let us visit Montrose Point to check for early spring migrants- waterfowl, hardy woodland birds, perhaps a towhee! We'll meet at the preserve entrance, walk along the meadow on the western edge and eventually head to the beach and pier.

Leaders: Vinod Babu

Pre-registration is required. Please contact Vinod Babu (pavinodbabu@gmail.com) at least 24 hours in advance if you cannot attend or with questions.

Accessibility:

Total trip distance is approximately 1 mile 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.

Parking lot portable toilets are available.

Weather/Attire/Other:

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Please bring bottled water. Dress for the weather. Loaner binoculars will be available.

The exact meeting location will be emailed in advance to registrants. Metered parking is available on Montrose Harbor Drive and free parking is available on Montrose Avenue. Montrose Bird Sanctuary is accessible by public transit via the 78 bus. Bike racks are available on site.

Respiratory Illness Precautions:

COS supports the decision of individual trip participants to wear masks