Field Notes: Bird Walk Highlights

Eurasian Collared-Dove. Photo by aerin tedesco.

By aerin tedesco, CCAS Field Trip Chair

Our Sunday Morning Bird Walks at Crystal Lake and Busey Woods started up again on September 1. We were greeted by some nice pockets of activity, including 8 warbler species, a Baltimore Oriole, and 3 species of flycatchers. One Eurasian Collared-Dove is still hanging around the pool and gave us some great views on our way out!

We are excited for migration to pick up and are looking forward to seeing more feathered friends coming through our town and county.

Join our Sunday Morning Bird Walks to learn and practice basic bird watching and identification techniques. Bring a pair of binoculars or borrow a pair from CCAS at the beginning of the walk. If a later arrival works better for your schedule, please feel welcome to seek out and join the group on these informal walks.