The bird-watching continues just south of Northerly Island at the McCormick Bird Sanctuary right next to McCormick Place. The prairie, shrub, and woodland habitat draws a diverse mix of visitors, especially songbirds like warblers and thrushes. Fewer people tend to head here, making it an especially peaceful choice for spotting a no…

The bird-watching continues just south of Northerly Island at the McCormick Bird Sanctuary right next to McCormick Place. The prairie, shrub, and woodland habitat draws a diverse mix of visitors, especially songbirds like warblers and thrushes. Fewer people tend to head here, making it an especially peaceful choice for spotting a northern flicker or an eastern kingbird.