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Results of the 2023 Nighthawk Monitoring Season
Results of the 2023 Nighthawk Monitoring Season

With the 2023 nighthawk monitoring season behind us, we are excited to now share some of the key results from the efforts of our amazing volunteers. Spoiler alert, they did in fact find nighthawks!

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ConservationEdward WardenAugust 14, 2023nighthawks
Chasing the Timberdoodle
Chasing the Timberdoodle

Where did the original COS American Woodcock logo come from? Read our theories as we unravel the mystery of our beloved timberdoodle.

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Robyn DetterlineAugust 11, 2023
Field Trip Report: Orland Grassland
Field Trip Report: Orland Grassland

COS board member and field trip co-leader Jake Vinsel recaps the July 16 bird walk at Orland Grassland.

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Field TripRobyn DetterlineJuly 31, 2023Orland Grassland
Backpacks for Conservation: an update on Chicago's Black-crowned Night-herons
Backpacks for Conservation: an update on Chicago's Black-crowned Night-herons

Earlier this year, a team of researchers and volunteers came together to identify and develop techniques to encourage Black-crowned Night-herons to explore additional rookery locations. Today, we’re excited to share an update on this project and some of the results of those efforts!

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ConservationEdward WardenJuly 18, 2023
COS MAPS Bird Banding Station Enters Year 4
COS MAPS Bird Banding Station Enters Year 4

COS Vice President and Calumet Project committee chair Stephanie Beilke provides information about the fourth year of bird banding at Big Marsh.

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ConservationRobyn DetterlineJuly 16, 2023MAPS, Big Marsh, Genoscape Project
Redfin Promotion of Bird-Friendly Gardening
Redfin Promotion of Bird-Friendly Gardening

COS was among several birding organizations contacted by Redfin Corporation for tips to create a bird haven in our yards and gardens. Check our their post to see what best practices were shared.

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ConservationLindsay WilkesJuly 12, 2023
COS Breaking News!
COS Breaking News!

Enjoy this recap of the latest COS news for July 2023.

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Robyn DetterlineJuly 9, 2023
Field Trip Report: Humboldt Park
Field Trip Report: Humboldt Park

COS board member and field trip co-leader Robyn Detterline recaps the June 17 COS/Feminist Bird Club Chicago inclusive walk at Humboldt Park.

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Field TripRobyn DetterlineJuly 2, 2023humboldt park
Why Common Nighthawks Like Ball Games (and Other Intriguing Facts About These Fascinating Birds)
Why Common Nighthawks Like Ball Games (and Other Intriguing Facts About These Fascinating Birds)

Guest blogger Maggie Van Dyke provides interesting facts about the Common Nighthawk.

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ConservationRobyn DetterlineJune 27, 2023nighthawks
Field Trip Report: Iroquois County SWA Whip-poor-will Walk
Field Trip Report: Iroquois County SWA Whip-poor-will Walk

COS president and field trip leader Edward Warden recaps the June 10 COS Whip-poor-will walk at Iroquois County State Wildlife Area.

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Field TripRobyn DetterlineJune 26, 2023Iroquois County SWA, Birds & Botany
In Memoriam, Claire Halpin
In Memoriam, Claire Halpin
CommunityEdward WardenJune 17, 2023
Field Trip Report: Sand Ridge Birds & Botany
Field Trip Report: Sand Ridge Birds & Botany

COS president and field trip leader Edward Warden recaps the June 4 COS Birds & Botany walk at Sand Ridge Nature Center.

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Field TripRobyn DetterlineJune 14, 2023Sand Ridge Nature Center
Field Trip Report: Northerly Island
Field Trip Report: Northerly Island

COS president and field trip leader Edward Warden recaps the May 18 COS bird walk at Northerly Island.

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Field TripRobyn DetterlineJune 13, 2023Northerly Island
Birding Through the Year: May 2023
Birding Through the Year: May 2023

In his latest installment of Birding Through the Year, David Hoyt writes about the advantages and disadvantages of listening for nighttime birds in the modern era.

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Robyn DetterlineJune 12, 2023
Field Trip Report: Montrose Point and Dunes After Work
Field Trip Report: Montrose Point and Dunes After Work

COS president and field trip leader Edward Warden recaps the May 31 COS bird walk at the Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary and Dunes.

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Field TripRobyn DetterlineJune 9, 2023Montrose Point, Montrose Dunes
Dan's Feathursday Feature: Red-throated Loon
Dan's Feathursday Feature: Red-throated Loon

In this latest installment of Dan’s Feathursday Feature, Dan Lory recounts the rescue of a Red-throated Loon that had been spending time at Park 566 this spring.

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Robyn DetterlineJune 8, 2023Park 566, Feathursday, Steelworker's Park
Field Trip Report: Marian R. Byrnes Natural Area
Field Trip Report: Marian R. Byrnes Natural Area

COS president and field trip leader Edward Warden recaps the May 28 COS bird walk at the Marian R. Byrnes Natural Area.

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Field TripRobyn DetterlineJune 7, 2023
Field Trip Report: Humboldt Park
Field Trip Report: Humboldt Park

COS board member and field trip leader Robyn Detterline summarizes the May bird walk in Humboldt Park.

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Field TripRobyn DetterlineMay 27, 2023
Field Trip Report: Horner Park
Field Trip Report: Horner Park

COS VP and field trip leader Stephanie Beilke summarizes the recent COS outing to Horner Park.

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Field TripRobyn DetterlineMay 24, 2023
Field Trip Report: West Ridge Nature Park Birds & Botany
Field Trip Report: West Ridge Nature Park Birds & Botany

COS president and field trip leader Edward Warden shares a recent Birds & Botany adventure at West Ridge Nature Park.

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Field TripRobyn DetterlineMay 23, 2023
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