The birds are heading south and this week we're heading to Hidden Creek Park where Normal Parks is doing a wonderful job of restoring the native plants that attract them. If you’d like to see some of these beautiful birds, join us for a bird walk in September and October! Each walk is led by a local expert. Bird walks are appropriate for all ages and all skill levels. (Seriously, there is no pressure to know anything about birds! We can give you some tips, or you can just walk along with us and appreciate us appreciating the birds.) We even have 5 pairs of loaner binoculars! If you have questions about accessibility, please email us at
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Sunday, September 14 - 8:00 a.m. - Ewing Park (1001 Ethell Parkway, Bloomington)
Leaders: Mercy and Bill Davison
Saturday, September 20 - 8:00 a.m. - Hidden Creek Park (100 W. Sycamore, Normal)
Leaders: Pirmin Nietlisbach, Mark Swanson and Nina Sitra
Sunday, September 28 - 8:00 a.m. - Ewing Park (1001 Ethell Parkway, Bloomington)
Leaders: David and Bode Thompson
Saturday, October 4 - 8:00 a.m. - S.H. West Park (30052 E 750 North Rd, Le Roy)
Leaders: Mark Swanson and Nina Sitra
Sunday, October 12 - 8:30 a.m. - Hidden Creek Park (100 W. Sycamore, Normal)
Leaders: Lenore Sobota and Given Harper
Ewing and Hidden Creek parks are great birding spots with excellent views. Warblers, thrushes, sparrows, finches, raptors, and more are all seen at these locations. Ewing is a larger park and has been designated an Important Bird Area by the National Audubon Society. Hidden Creek is smaller and is fully accessible for those with mobility devices. It’s also a smaller park with great birding not too far from your parked car. There are also benches throughout, so it’s a great birding spot for those who need to take breaks. See less
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