The 2012 IOS Grant Program is now accepting applications. Awards of up to $1,000 are available to applicants conducting projects relating to birds and/or birding in Illinois.  Please consider making a donation to this important program.

The Index for Volume 18, Number 1 - 4 of Meadowlark is now available: Meadowlark Index, Volume 18, Number 1 - 4. A link to the index can also be found on the Meadowlark Journal Information page.

Interested in monitoring birds in the Chicago area? See The Bird Conservation Network (BCN) Census page to learn how.

The Birds of Illinois series has been updated to reflect the recent taxonomic and nomenclatural changes made by the American Ornithologists' Union.

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Illinois Ornithological Society Objectives:

To promote scientific research and education in order to improve knowledge and awareness of     birds in Illinois
To publish a journal of Illinois bird life, Meadowlark, A Journal of Illinois Birds
To keep a permanent historical record of Illinois bird life
To maintain an up-to-date state checklist of Illinois birds
To support the well-being of birds and birding in Illinois
To encourage others to become interested in birds and birding in Illinois