Green Heron with crawfish at Helmick Nature Preserve
Event Type: Bird Walk
Date: Sunday, September 18, 2022
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. On our mid-September bird walk here last year, the group tallied 56 species, from shorebirds and ducks to warblers and raptures. Full eBird Checklist.
We’ll meet in the parking lot for the new South Suburban Humane Society facility at 21800 Central Avenue. Map.
The bird hike is on a paved path. There’s a porta potty where the trail 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: Diane Hicks & Pat Andersen
Last minute event changes: Occasionally weather or site conditions, such as a flooded path, necessitate a last minute cancellation. Use the form below to sign up for an event change notification. We’ll email you if this bird walk has to be cancelled or modified.
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 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.