Known as the "Wooded Island," the Paul H. Douglas Nature Sanctuary in Jackson Park is the realization of landscape designer Frederick Law Olmsted's vision for the man-made island as an escape from the bustle of city life. While the beautiful environs make it a destination for all kinds of nature lovers, birdwatchers have recorded ov…
Known as the "Wooded Island," the Paul H. Douglas Nature Sanctuary in Jackson Park is the realization of landscape designer Frederick Law Olmsted's vision for the man-made island as an escape from the bustle of city life. While the beautiful environs make it a destination for all kinds of nature lovers, birdwatchers have recorded over 250 species here, including the pied-billed grebe, the double-breasted cormorant, and the eastern phoebe.
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6401 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
+1 219-395-1824
Website: https://www.nps.gov/indu/planyourvisit/deec.htm
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