Illinois Ornithological Society News
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May 2017
A monthly newsletter from IOS
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Bird Images byJennifer Hoffman
The Nerd and the Bird
Jennifer Hoffman and Geoff Williamson launch an unique collaboration in art and science to encourage curiosity, exploration, understanding, joy and connection to the birds and neighborhoods of Chicago.
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WHAT IS BIRDING - A VIDEO BLOG
Illinois Young Birder, Isoo O'Brien, explains how his grandparents first influenced him to become a birder, what interests him about this hobby, the basics of identification, and more in this video blog for non-birders.
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Prairie Warbler by Alan Seelye-James
IOS Field Trip Report - Spring Tune Up
Led by enthusiastic field trip leader and “Southern Specialty Steward,” Keith McMullen, seventeen participants thoroughly enjoyed this year’s journey through southern Illinois. During the two days, birders were fortunate to view 109 species of birds including Prairie Warbler. Read the FULL TRIP REPORT on the IOS Web site.
Illinois Young Birder Symposium will take place on August 28th
Save the Date - Young Birder Symposium
Illinois Young Birders (ILYB) has announced the date for its second Young Birder Symposium on Saturday, August 26th at Ryerson Conservation Area. This year's guest speaker is Jen Brumfield, Cleveland Metro Parks Naturalist and birder extraordinaire. Watch the ILYB Web site for details.
American Avocet by Matthew Cvetas
Save the Date - Shorebirding Weekend
Get ready for an incredible weekend of shorebirding in central Illinois on August 19-20th with IOS and Kevin Karlson, co-author of The Shorebird Guide. Guided field trips led by local experts take you to hotspots, Emiquon Preserve and Chautuaqua NWR, to see shorebirds by the thousands. Watch for details as they are announced on the IOS Web site.
Help Fund IOS Grants
The IOS Grants Program was initiated to support research projects relating to birds and birding in Illinois. Each year we receive many applications, which are reviewed in detail by our team of scientists. This year nine applications were deemed worthy of our support and we need your help to fund them. Please DONATE TO IOS and help us promote scientific research and education in order to improve knowledge and awareness of birds in our state.
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Vernon Kleen by Carolyn Schlueter
History of the SBC
The Spring Bird Count (SBC) takes place in early May. Hopefully, many of you had the opportunity to participate. Tara Beveroth recounts the history and purpose of the count in the article, SPRING BRID COUNT - THEN AND NOW.
Western Tanager by Jennifer McHenry Green
Rare Bird Alerts
A female Ruff was discovered by Bob and Karen Fisher at Hennepin & Hopper Lakes in Putnam County in mid-May. A few days earlier, a Western Tanager was photographed at an oriole feeder in Lemont, Cook County. As many as four Black-bellied Whistling-Ducks were in Madison County. In late April, an Anhinga soared over a yard in Knox and a Neotropic Cormorant was seen in Fulton. Stay up-to-date on all interesting sightings with IOS RARE BIRD ALERTS.
All records are subject to review by the Illinois Ornithological Records Committee (IORC).
Join or Renew Your Membership
IOS is a volunteer membership organization that relies on your support to provide quality publications and programs. JOIN OR RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP today.
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