Photo: Patricia Andersen, taken at Wampum Lake
Event Type: Bird Walk
Date: Saturday, October 16, 2021
Time: 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Location: Wampum Lake
Address: Thornton-Lansing Rd, west of IL-394, Thornton Township, IL (Map)
This under birded preserve has a 35-acre lake surrounded by woods with several species of oak trees and a long swath of prairie plants. We'll check the lake and walk the perimeter to look for sparrows and warblers in the tall grasses & flowers and scour the trees for Yellow-Bellied Sapsuckers, Brown Creepers, Red-headed Woodpeckers, and more.
Meet near the far end of the parking lot. There are porta pottys. The walk is on a mowed lawn path.
The bird walk is free and open to everyone. New birders are welcome! No registration required.
Leaders: Pat Andersen, Diane Hicks.
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.