Web Sites and Link
• Bald Eagles in the Wetlands of Western Illinois
Elementary school project.
• Bird ChecklistsChecklists for the state and 9 refuges in Illinois.
• Birding Breaks: Illinois Grassland Species and ResearchVirtual tour in search of grassland species; tag along with researchers as they investigate breeding success.
• Birding Fest of Southernmost IllinoisAnnual event held in late April-early May at the Cache River State Natural Area.
• Birding in IllinoisBird checklist, maps, rare bird alerts, information about tours and guides, and links to birdwatching sites in Illinois.
• Carlyle Lake Bird ReportPhotos, bird checklist, site guide, and recent sightings.
• Chicago Area Birds and WildlifeSearchable database of photos of local birds and wildlife, plus a birding forum.
• Chicago Ornithological SocietyMeetings and programs, field trips, educational activities, and IBET (Illinois Birders Exchanging Thoughts) e-mail group.
• DuPage Birding ClubMeetings, field trips, hotline, count results, and county bird checklist.
• Evanston North Shore Bird ClubLocated in north suburban Chicago. Field trips, meetings, and photos.
• Forest and Grassland Birds in IllinoisHabitat establishment, enhancement and management for forest and grassland birds in Illinois.
• Hyde Park Chicago BirdingBrief description of some good spots to try on the south side of Chicago.
• Illinois and Chicago Net-BirdingUrs Geiser's comprehensive birding site, with checklists, rare bird alerts, and resources.
• Illinois BirdsSpecies list, distribution map and detailed information on a large number of bird species found in Illinois.
• Illinois Ornithological SocietyInformation on field trips for birders, bird alerts, and the Illinois Ornithological Records Committee.
• Illinois Raptor CenterRehabilitation center near Decatur.
• Lake Renwick Heron Rookery Nature PreserveOne of the largest protected heron nesting sites in our state. Plainfield, IL
• Ravensday Nature EzineChicago and Illinois birding articles.
• Speaking of BirdsJim Frazier's site with articles, resources, images, and speeches on birds and birding.
• The Birds of FermilabPages containing the results of current survey of the birdlife found on the site of the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory Chicago, Illinois.
• The Gadwall Birding PageChicago area birding guide, photographs, and trip reports.
