Event Type: Bird Walk
Date: Saturday, April 17, 2021
Time: 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Location: McClaughrey Springs Woods and Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center
Address: McClaughrey Springs, Kean Ave (near Palos Park), Cook County, IL Map; Little Red Schoolhouse, 9800 Willow Springs Rd, Willow Springs, IL Map

We’ll start this field trip at McClaughrey Springs to look for early warblers and other spring migrants, seven species of woodpeckers that frequent the woods, and more. Then on to Little Red Schoolhouse to see if the Ospreys have returned to the nesting platform and look for ducks, warblers, sparrows, woodpeckers, and other preserve residents. The walks at both preserves are on natural surfaces (wood chip paths and dirt trails). New birders are welcome!

Meet in the parking lot at McClaughrey Springs Woods. From there, we’ll caravan to Little Red Schoolhouse.

The bird walk is free and open to everyone. However, PREREGISTRATION is required and groups are limited to 8 people per leader due to COVID-19 precautions. The number of leaders per trip field varies.

TO REGISTER: Send an email to: thorncreekaudubon@gmail.com. Include the location & date of the field trip, your name, and your preferred email address. Within a few days, you’ll receive an email either confirming your registration or letting you know you’re on the wait list.

COVID-19 Safety Requirements
- Limit of 8 people per leader
- Face masks are required for everyone and must cover both nose and mouth
- Participants should socially distance, staying 6 feet apart from each other
- No sharing of binoculars except with household members
- No car pooling unless you live in the same household
- If you are feeling ill or have any symptoms of COVID or have been exposed to anyone who has, we ask you to please cancel.