Location: Marquette Park, 6743 S. Kedzie Ave., Chicago, IL 60629

Date: Sunday, 9/13/26

Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m

End the daylight hours with a COS bird walk at Marquette Park. This hotspot packs diverse habitats including prairie, savanna, and wetland where we will search for migratory bird species such as shorebirds, flycatchers, and warblers. We will walk around the park’s lagoons in search of Chicago’s wild wonders as the sun sets. Birders of all experience levels and ages are welcome to attend.

Leader: Sammy Cabindol

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

Accessibility:

This trip is designed to be a slow-paced, social bird walk to take the time and enjoy sunset scenery. Total trip distance is approximately 1.5 miles. Most of the trip will take place on mostly relatively flat asphalt, grass, and natural dirt terrain prone to muddy conditions with recurring occasional trail obstacles including root heave and holes. There will be about two times where the group will use a crosswalk to cross a busy street.

Restrooms and water fountains are available inside the field house building. Cell reception is regularly available.

Weather/Attire/Other:

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Please bring bottled water. Loaner binoculars will be available on a first-come-first-served basis.

The exact meeting location will be emailed in advance to registrants. Free lot and street parking is available. Marquette Park is accessible by public transit via bus routes 49, 52A, 53, 53A, 67, 94.

Respiratory Illness Precautions:

COS supports the decision of individual trip participants to wear a mask.