Event Type: Bird Walk
Date: Saturday, September 18, 2021
Time: 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Location: Helmick Nature Preserve/Old Plank Rd Trail
Address: Central Ave south of U.S. Rt 30, Matteson, IL Map
Hope you can join us to look for migrating passerines and shorebirds along with resident birds. We’ll walk by marshland, open water, grassy areas, and wooded sections. This August, a Sabine’s Gull, Little Blue Heron, and two Black-necked Stilts stopped here. In September, a Red-necked Phalarope and Little Blue Heron were seen. Maybe we'll be lucky and find another rarity.
We’ll meet at the corner of Central Ave and Miller Circle Drive. Park along the north side of Miller Circle Drive. Note: Miller Circle Drive loops around Matteson Auto Mall and intersects Central Ave twice. Meet at the southern intersection. Map.
The bird hike is on a paved path. There’s a porta potty where the path crosses Ridgeland Ave; however, the walk will not go that far west.
The bird walk is free and open to everyone. New birders are welcome! No registration required.
Leaders: Marlys Oosting and Penny Kneisler
Last minute event changes: If weather or site conditions, such as a flooded path, necessitate a last minute cancellation, the information will be posted at the top of this page. If the weather is iffy, check this page before coming. Alternately, use the form below to sign up for an event change notification. We’ll email you if this bird walk has to be cancelled.
Questions? Send an email to: thorncreekaudubon@gmail.com
COVID-19 SAFETY MEASURES
- Masks are optional for fully vaccinated participants. This could change if state or Cook County COVID safety protection requirements change by the event date, e.g., masks become required for fully vaccinated people at an outdoor event.
- We request that anyone who is not fully vaccinated wear a face mask covering both nose and mouth
- If you are feeling ill or have any symptoms of COVID or have been exposed to anyone who has COVID, please play it safe for everyone involved and do not attend.