It might not look like it, but Chicago is a good spot for birders, especially during migration season. The dunes and tall grasses of the shoreline provide rest and shelter all kinds of species on their way north and south, while area forest preserves also host a surprising array of avians. From the cardinal, Illinois' state bird, to…
It might not look like it, but Chicago is a good spot for birders, especially during migration season. The dunes and tall grasses of the shoreline provide rest and shelter all kinds of species on their way north and south, while area forest preserves also host a surprising array of avians. From the cardinal, Illinois' state bird, to uncommon sightings like the great crested flycatcher, both amateur and expert birdwatchers can find much to delight them.