The Illinois Audubon Society lost a valued friend last week with the passing of Marilyn Campbell. Marilyn’s commitment to the […]
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News & Press
IOS Shorebirding Weekend Recap
On August 19 and 20, more than fifty birders joined IOS for an excellent weekend of birding in central Illinois. […]
Read More → Rare Bird Alert – 16-Sep-2017
Neotropic Cormorant: Cook (North) – On September 15th, Andrew Aldrich reported that a Neotropic Cormorant had returned to the breakwall […]
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Helen & Betty Bremer Sanctuary Marks 40 Years with Celebration
Illinois Audubon Society invites the public to celebrate the Helen & Betty Bremer Sanctuary’s 40th year with an open house […]
Read More → Listers Corner Update, 8-Sep-2017
Since the American Ornithological Society (AOS) issued its 58th Supplement to its Check-list of North American Birds in which Thayer’s […]
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Volunteer Stewards invited to H&B Bremer Sanctuary Workday
The stewards of Helen & Betty Bremer Sanctuary located near Hillsboro Illinois have scheduled a volunteer workday in conjunction with […]
Read More → Rare Bird Alert – 12-Aug-2017
Black-bellied Whistling-Duck: Rock Island (North) – On August 7th, Steve Freed reported a Black-bellied Whistling-Duck in the Zuma Creek Flats […]
Read More → Dowitcher Identification in Illinois
DOWITCHER BASICS Dowitchers are large-bodied, short-legged migratory shorebirds with extremely long bills relative to body length. In general, dowitchers (including […]
Read More → 2017 IOS Grants Awards
One of IOS’s objectives is “To promote scientific research and education in order to improve knowledge and awareness of birds […]
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Chicago Wilderness Transition
Chicago Wilderness is in the midst of a considerable transition. Over most of their 20 years, the alliance has […]
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