Did you know that every year about 300 kinds of birds can be seen in Chicago? Many of these are easy to observe if you know where, when, and how to look for them. Join us for a presentation that describes the bird life that can be experienced in our area and that discusses the basics of bird watching, or “birding.” (Frances Glessner was an avid bird watcher at The Rocks). The presentation will introduce you to the variety of birds that reside in, or visit, our region, some of the best places to go to see birds, and what you need to get started on your birding journey. After the presentation, we’ll step outside to see what migrants are visiting the Chicago Women’s Park and Gardens next door.
For decades, Geoff Williamson has been active in local, state, and national birding organizations. Currently he heads the Illinois Ornithological Records Committee of the Illinois Ornithological Society and is co-compiler of the Illinois-Indiana region’s seasonal reports for North American Birds, the journal of ornithological record published by the American Birding Association. He is a recipient of the American Birding Association’s Ludlow Griscom Award, given for outstanding contributions in regional ornithology. He founded Third Coast Birding to foster an appreciation for and connection to the birds of the Great Lakes region and beyond.
Participants are encouraged to bring binoculars.
$25 per person / $20 for members
This event is limited to fifteen participants
All ticket sales final, no refunds or exchanges.