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Mar
30
Sat
Woodcock Walk at Dusk – FULL @ Air Station Prairie
Mar 30 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

This field trip is FULL. Please click here to get on the waitlist.

 

YOU MUST RSVP IN ADVANCE!  THERE WILL BE NO IN-PERSON SIGN UP!

Join Illinois Ornithological Society, if you aren’t already a member https://www.illinoisbirds.org/membership-information/

TIME: 6:00 PM

MEETING LOCATION: Air Station Prairie, Glenview, ILWEB LINK TO MAP: https://maps.app.goo.gl/DZ6hts5ZXEoCaFcP7

BATHROOM AVAILABILITY: There are no bathrooms available on site during the evening hours.

DESCRIPTION: On this trip we will walk a short distance from the interpretive center platform looking primarily for American Woodcock calling and doing their amazing aerial displays. We will also listen for Virginia Rails, Sora, and Wilson’s Snipe, along with ducks coming into the wetlands at dusk.CAPACITY: Trip will be limited to 10 people

LEADERS: John Leonard

CONTACT INFORMATION FOR LEADER:  cell: ; email: illinois.birds@gmail.com

SITE INFORMATION (trail conditions, etc.):  The trails are a mix of gravel and dirt paths. They are often very muddy with a good deal of standing water and puddles, especially if it has been raining recently. Wear waterproof boots, if possible.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
You will want to dress warmly. It can be breezy and chilly once the sun goes down.

Wellness check:
If you are feeling ill, we ask you to please not attend.

If you have any questions contact: illinois.birds@gmail.com

Jun
7
Fri
Deadline – Spring Field Notes
Jun 7 all-day

Submit your summer field notes. For contact info for the current spring season field notes editor, please visit http://www.illinoisbirds.org/meadowlark-journal-info/

Aug
7
Wed
Deadline – Breeding Season Field Notes
Aug 7 all-day

Submit your summer field notes. For contact info for the current breeding season field notes editor, please visit http://www.illinoisbirds.org/meadowlark-journal-info/

Dec
7
Sat
Deadline – Fall Field Notes
Dec 7 all-day

Submit your summer field notes. For contact info for the current spring season field notes editor, please visit http://www.illinoisbirds.org/meadowlark-journal-info/

Mar
7
Fri
Deadline – Winter Field Notes
Mar 7 all-day

Submit your summer field notes. For contact info for the current spring season field notes editor, please visit http://www.illinoisbirds.org/meadowlark-journal-info/

Jun
7
Sat
Deadline – Spring Field Notes
Jun 7 all-day

Submit your summer field notes. For contact info for the current spring season field notes editor, please visit http://www.illinoisbirds.org/meadowlark-journal-info/

Aug
7
Thu
Deadline – Breeding Season Field Notes
Aug 7 all-day

Submit your summer field notes. For contact info for the current breeding season field notes editor, please visit http://www.illinoisbirds.org/meadowlark-journal-info/

Dec
7
Sun
Deadline – Fall Field Notes
Dec 7 all-day

Submit your summer field notes. For contact info for the current spring season field notes editor, please visit http://www.illinoisbirds.org/meadowlark-journal-info/

Mar
7
Sat
Deadline – Winter Field Notes
Mar 7 all-day

Submit your summer field notes. For contact info for the current spring season field notes editor, please visit http://www.illinoisbirds.org/meadowlark-journal-info/

Jun
7
Sun
Deadline – Spring Field Notes
Jun 7 all-day

Submit your summer field notes. For contact info for the current spring season field notes editor, please visit http://www.illinoisbirds.org/meadowlark-journal-info/

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