About us
Welcome to the Chicagoland Birding Meetup! This group is for anyone who enjoys birding and exploring the diverse bird species in the Chicagoland area. Whether you are a beginner or experienced birder, join us for a variety of events such as bird walks, workshops, and field trips to local birding hotspots. Let's come together to share our passion for birds, learn from each other, and connect with nature. Join us in discovering the beauty of birdwatching in the Chicagoland region!
Upcoming events
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Be a Better Birder: Getting Started * Virtual Presentation*
·OnlineOnlineThis Meetup is with the Forest Preserves of Cook County. A Forest Preserves employee will be giving the presentation.
Let’s start with the basics. Learn how to build your birding kit, how to get started birding, and where you can find resources. This program is great for beginners and those who are interested in getting into birding.
Register at: https://tinyurl.com/GettingStarted-Aug-2026
If you would like the joining information sent to your email, please fill out the registration through the link above. Otherwise, the joining information will be posted in the comments in the hours leading up to the event.
More info at: https://fpdcc.com/event/be-a-better-birder-getting-started-5/
This program is brought to you by the South Zone Team. Please email jessica.becker@cookcountyil.gov with questions.
7 attendees
Bird Walk @ Eggers Grove
Eggers Woods Forest Preserve, 11200 S Avenue B, Chicago, IL, USThis Meetup is with the Forest Preserves of Cook County. You will meet FPCC staff or volunteers onsite.
Join a naturalist as we explore this preserve while looking for local birds.Great for beginners. All levels welcome. A limited supply of binoculars will be available to borrow.
This is a slow paced walk about 2 miles on uneven dirt and grass trails.
For more information visit our website: https://fpdcc.com/event/bird-walk/
This program is brought to you by the South Zone Team. Please email southzoneprogram@cookcountyil.gov with questions.
1 attendee
Be a Better Birder: How Birds Got Their Names * Virtual Presentation*
·OnlineOnlineThis Meetup is with the Forest Preserves of Cook County. A Forest Preserves employee will be giving the presentation.
Learn about how scientists name birds and the history of common names for birds. Also, we will look at the future changes that bird names may undergo.
If you would like the joining information sent to your email, please fill out the registration through the link below. Otherwise, the joining information will be posted in the comments in the hours leading up to the event.
Register at: https://tinyurl.com/9-10-babb
More info at: https://fpdcc.com/event/be-a-better-birder-how-birds-got-their-names/
This program is brought to you by the South Zone Team. Please email jessica.becker@cookcountyil.gov with questions.
1 attendee
Past events
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