Location: Humboldt Park, 1301 N Humboldt Dr, Chicago, IL 60622

Date: Sunday, 5/3/26

Time: 10 AM - ~12 PM

Make Humboldt Park a leisurely start to your birding day, or come join us after hitting up another spot or two earlier on in the morning.  Either way you can’t lose!  Humboldt Park in the spring is hard to beat, as migratory birds flock to the incredible green oasis in the surrounding urban environment.

May starts peak migration which is when the beloved warblers will be coming through! We hope to see as many flavors of warbler as possible as well as other bright songbirds such as grosbeaks, orioles, and tanagers.

People of all experience levels are welcome, including folks who have never birded before.

Leader: Christina Harber and Ryan Pate

Pre-registration is required. Please contact Christina Harber (ceharber@yahoo.com) at least 24 hours in advance if you cannot attend or with questions.

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 field house starting at 10 a.m.

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. 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: 72, 94 and 70.

Respiratory Illness Precautions:

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