Forest Preserves of Cook County 2019 Spring Brochure

Northwest North Central Southwest South ZONE KEY Woodcock Walk Join Chicago Ornithological Society on an evening hike to observe the spectacular mating dance of the timberdoodle (American woodcock). Registration required, email edwarhzan@gmail.com. Saturday, Mar 23 • 7 pm Bartel Grassland–Central Ave & Flossmoor Rd, Tinley Park SOUTHWEST Bird Walk Explore with Chicago Ornithological Society in search of early spring migrants, including Wilson’s snipe and American pipit. More info: aerintedesco @ gmail.com. Saturday, Apr 13 • 7:30 am Miller Meadow-South–1st Ave, south of Roosevelt Rd, Forest Park CENTRAL Bird Walks Birding walk along open trails. Ages 13 & up. For more info, call: 708-957-9847 or email al.thomas.al@gmail.com. Wednesday, Apr 10 • 9 am Sand Ridge Nature Center 15891 Paxton Ave, South Holland Wednesday, Apr 17 • 8 am Plum Creek Meadow–Burnham Ave, north of 223rd St, Chicago Heights Bird Walk Join Chicago Ornithological Society to look for migrating shorebirds and waders. Wear sturdy footwear or waterproof boots. Beginning birders welcome; extra binoculars available. Email chicagiometti @ gmail.com for more info. Saturday, May 18 • 7:30 am Burnham Prairie–139th St & S Manistee Ave, Burnham Bird Walk Join Chicago Ornithological Society to scour the woodlands and river bottom for migrating warblers, thrushes and raptors. Contact edwarhzan@gmail.com . Sunday, May 19 • 7:30 am Jurgensen Woods–183rd St, east of Cottage Grove Ave, Lansing SOUTH In prairie openings along the edge of the woods, the chubby, long-billed woodcock: Stands in place while turning and emitting a periodic buzzing peent. Flies up in a spiral, its feathers creating a tweeting sound. Zig-zags back to the ground while singing. Waits for a mate, then starts over if necessary. 2 3 1 4 300 feet 1 2 3 4 SPRING OFFERINGS BIRD THE PRESERVES 8