Petite and seemingly almost delicate, April’s bird of the month arrives in Champaign County around the time that Dark-eyed Juncos are leaving. Each has a trilling spring song that can sound very similar.

Birds are coming back! Our March Woodcock Walks were a great success, Sunday Morning Bird Walks continue through May, and CCAS’s 2025 Bird-a-Thon will take place May 11–18!

Your April 2025 newsletter is here!

This month, we answer questions about one of our area’s most recognizable birds, including “How did the American Robin get its name?” and “Where do our robins go in winter?” Plus, learn how to build a nesting platform specifically for robins!

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Great Backyard Bird Count in February! In March, we'll host two woodcock walks to catch a glimpse of these birds' amazing spring dance.

Your March 2025 newsletter is here!

Would you like to talk to people about birds and CCAS at Urbana’s Market at the Square this year? We’re looking for volunteers to help us meet our goal of a fully staffed CCAS table one Saturday morning per month, May through October.

Are you enthusiastic and organized, willing to take minutes at Board meetings, and eager to support our mission? We’re seeking our next Secretary!

If you blink, you might miss this bird visiting your feeder, but look along tree trunks and branches and you’ll soon find this acrobatic species stashing seeds and searching for insects.

The cold weather has finally kicked in this winter! We can help our feathered friends stay warm by keeping our feeders stocked and heated bird baths plugged in.

Your February 2025 newsletter is here!

The vote and Member Meeting originally scheduled for December 5, 2024 was postponed to February 6, 2025. Please join us in person at our February meeting for a vote and informative program! Thank you!

One of Champaign County’s six resident woodpeckers, January’s featured bird has more red on its head than its namesake belly, but if you happen to spot it hanging upside down, you’ll see that hidden “blush of rose”!

Congratulations to this fall’s 2024 Mini-Grants for Educators awardees!

This month’s featured species is one of only a few songbirds that comes in different “color morphs”! Some White-throated Sparrows have tan-and-brown crowns, others have white-and-black, and individuals prefer to mate with their opposite!

Sandhill Cranes thrilled CCAS members with calls and dances on our recent field trip to Jasper-Pulaski Fish & Wildlife Area. Plus, the days of winter finches at backyard feeders are almost upon us!

Your December 2024 newsletter is here!

Your November 2024 newsletter is here!

Ever been loudly scolded by a small reddish-brown ball of fluff with an upturned tail? You've met our latest bird of the month!

CCAS hosted city planners and brand new birders on recent special bird walks to showcase the quality habitat of local parks.