Trip Leaders: Brad Stein (773) 213-1808
Activity Level: Moderate. Walk 4-5 miles. Trails are mostly crushed-gravel, along with some walking over grass fields.
Please follow the pinned parking lot location below for the start of the walk.
Google Maps: Buffalo Creek Forest Preserve - Main Parking Lot
Please join us for a morning bird walk at Buffalo Creek Forest Preserve, a lesser-known and under birded location in Lake County which also boasts the highest number of people living within a ten-minute drive of its entrance. The preserve contains a large reservoir in the eastern section of the park and a restored prairie in the western section. This variation in habitat brings in a variety of birds throughout the spring and summer months. The walk will be led by Brad Stein, an experienced birder and photographer.
Bring binoculars (if available). We will have a few loaner pairs if you need to borrow one for the walk.
Please dress accordingly for the weather conditions and wear appropriate footwear for walking 4+ miles on mostly crushed-gravel trails. Sunscreen, insect repellent, drinking water, and a hat are all good items to bring along.
The walk duration may extend a bit beyond the scheduled slot, but feel free to leave at anytime.
In case of inclement weather or changes in location/start time, the trip leader will notify all participants via email.
This trip will be limited to 20 participants. If you register and realize ahead of time you will not be able to make the walk, please send a text to the trip leader so another spot can be re-opened.
Buffalo Creek Registration Form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeAZZ3vKToTqtiQ21lM3-VL5YPxvlwVejaCx0KCgIOtnxJMlA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=110905955229955792740&urp=gmail_link
Baltimore Oriole by Matt Tobin
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