Red-tailed Hawk by Trent Pearce/Audubon Photography Awards

Upcoming Events

We lead and sponsor many kinds of events, such as special online presentations, bird walks and volunteer workdays. All are welcome, especially beginners.

Chicago Bird Alliance has been leading bird walks for over 30 years, in all areas of Chicago, on the north and south sides, and surrounding suburbs. Check out our detailed reports for past walks, and join us for an upcoming walk listed below.

All are welcome! Membership is not required, and people with all experience levels - including no experience - are encouraged to join us. We love to help anyone that is interested in learning about birds and birding.

Wear comfortable clothes and bring binoculars if you can.

We have walks every Saturday morning at Wooded Island in Jackson Park, weather permitting; at North Park Nature Center every Saturday during migration; and at other locations and dates as noted below.

Check out the History of the Wooded Island Bird Outings

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Wooded Island Birding Outing
Nov 22
Wooded Island Birding Outing

Chicago Bird Alliance has hosted walks at Jackson Park every Saturday, year ‘round (weather permitting), for over 50 years! We traverse a distance of about two miles, walking through Wooded Island and Bobolink Meadow. The walks are free and open to all, and newcomers are warmly welcomed.

VAN TRIP: Sandhill Cranes and More Van Trip to Jasper-Pulaski
Nov 22
VAN TRIP: Sandhill Cranes and More Van Trip to Jasper-Pulaski

Maximize your crane experience by joining CBA on a van trip down to see the Sandhill Crane migration at Jasper-Pulaski Fish & Wildlife Area. We will drive back roads on the way to the Sandhill Crane nighttime gathering location looking for more Sandhill Cranes, as well as Whooping Cranes, Rough-legged Hawks, Northern Shrike, Golden Eagles, and other winter visitors to our region.

Morning Montrose Outing
Nov 26
Morning Montrose Outing

Join CBA as we explore the hottest birding hotspot in Chicago, Montrose Bird Sanctuary.

Audubon Photography Awards/Megumi Aita, Red-breasted Nuthatch

Wooded Island Birding Outing
Nov 29
Wooded Island Birding Outing

Chicago Bird Alliance has hosted walks at Jackson Park every Saturday, year ‘round (weather permitting), for over 50 years! We traverse a distance of about two miles, walking through Wooded Island and Bobolink Meadow. The walks are free and open to all, and newcomers are warmly welcomed.

Wooded Island Birding Outing
Dec 6
Wooded Island Birding Outing

Chicago Bird Alliance has hosted walks at Jackson Park every Saturday, year ‘round (weather permitting), for over 50 years! We traverse a distance of about two miles, walking through Wooded Island and Bobolink Meadow. The walks are free and open to all, and newcomers are warmly welcomed.

Wooded Island Birding Outing
Dec 13
Wooded Island Birding Outing

Chicago Bird Alliance has hosted walks at Jackson Park every Saturday, year ‘round (weather permitting), for over 50 years! We traverse a distance of about two miles, walking through Wooded Island and Bobolink Meadow. The walks are free and open to all, and newcomers are warmly welcomed.

Wooded Island Birding Outing
Dec 20
Wooded Island Birding Outing

Chicago Bird Alliance has hosted walks at Jackson Park every Saturday, year ‘round (weather permitting), for over 50 years! We traverse a distance of about two miles, walking through Wooded Island and Bobolink Meadow. The walks are free and open to all, and newcomers are warmly welcomed.

Wooded Island Birding Outing
Dec 27
Wooded Island Birding Outing

Chicago Bird Alliance has hosted walks at Jackson Park every Saturday, year ‘round (weather permitting), for over 50 years! We traverse a distance of about two miles, walking through Wooded Island and Bobolink Meadow. The walks are free and open to all, and newcomers are warmly welcomed.

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