The Meadowlark Messenger
Check out the latest news and announcements from Champaign County Audubon Society and our partners!
For decades, our print newsletter, The Meadowlark Messenger, has informed our members about the latest news and events. We’re pleased to now bring you all the info you count on through our online blog too!
Field Notes: Closing Out Fall Migration
From warblers to a pintail, cormorants, and gulls, we saw a good variety of birds throughout the fall during our Sunday Morning Bird Walks.
Field Notes: Havana Field Trip Recap
On our Sep. 3 field trip around Havana, IL, we spotted over 115 species of birds, including 21 shorebirds!
Field Notes: Late Summer Goodies
Some good birds have been found around Champaign this summer. We hope you’ll join us to see more this fall!
Program Chair Vacancy
Are you enthusiastic, willing to facilitate events, and eager to support our mission? We’re seeking our next Program Chair!
Field Notes: Welcome, Summer!
With all of the warm weather during the second week of May, the migrants moved on very quickly!
2022 Mini-Grants for Educators Awardees
Congratulations to our 2022 Mini-Grants for Educators awardees!
Membership Chair Vacancy
Are you organized, attentive to detail, and interested in supporting our mission? We’re seeking our next Membership Chair!
2022 Kendeigh Grant Awardees
Congratulations to our 2022 Kendeigh Grant awardees! This year’s funded projects will study children’s nature values, whip-poor-will fledgling survival and habitat use, and habitat preferences of migratory grassland birds.
Field Notes: Warblers on Their Way
Warblers are starting to arrive in large numbers and will peak in mid-May!
Education Chair Vacancy
Are you passionate about education and conservation in central Illinois? We’re seeking our next Education Chair!
Field Notes: Spring is Here!
Sunday Morning Bird Walks have begun for the spring, and so far we’ve seen 30 species of birds!
Field Notes: Clinton Lake Birding
Birds abounded at the Clinton Lake field trip. And many thanks and farewell to Nate, our Field Trip Chair!
Field Notes: Happy New Year!
We’re ringing in the new year with a celebration of waterfowl at Clinton Lake.