BIRD CONSERVATION NETWORK - Conserving Chicagoland Birds

BCN NEWS ITEMS - Current BCN News Items, Press Releases, & Upcoming Meetings and Events

The next meeting will be held at the Sagawau E.L.C on Apr. 20th @ 1 p.m.

Feb. 22, 2013

All monitors are invited to join us on Sat., May 11th at Hickory Knolls.

March 25, 2013

Help monitor Red-headed Woodpeckers again for a second year in 2013.

Mar. 29, 2012

Learn more about the Habitat Project's Chicago Migratory Bird Alliance.

Mar. 25, 2013

See our new page with resources for birders and links to useful birding websites.

Jul. 25, 2011

BIRD CONSERVATION RESOURCES - Information and Resources on a Variety of Conservation Topics

Land Managers

CHICAGO REGION BIRD TRENDS - status and population trends for birds in the Chicagoland area.
GREEN PAPERS - professional papers on important management and conservation topics.
IMPORTANT BIRD AREAS - managing sites designated as IBA's, nominating a site as an IBA.
CW REPORT CARD - the status of the Chicago Wilderness region and ways to improve our lands.

Building Owners

WINDOW KILLS - learn about the substantial volume of bird collisions with windows & how to prevent them.
LIGHTS OUT CHICAGO - Join the dozens of building owners dimming night lights to help migrant birds.
BIRD SAFE DESIGN - Learn how to make your building "safe" for birds & prevent bird mortalities.
FOUND A DEAD OR INJURED BIRD? - What to do with injured birds and who can care for them.

Home Owners

CATS INDOORS! - why keeping cats indoors can help save the lives of cats and billions of birds.
FEEDING BIRDS - how to enjoy feeding birds and provide them with a clean and safe environment.
WINDOW KILLS - learn about the substantial volume of bird collisions with windows & how to prevent them.
FOUND A DEAD OR INJURED BIRD? - What to do with injured birds and who can care for them.

Birding Clubs

BIRDING CALENDAR - A calendar by IOS & BCN of bird walks, talks and events occurring around the state.
BIRDER TRIBUTES - tributes to local birders who made a difference for bird conservation in our area.
SHARE AN ISSUE - let us know about an issue in your area that could benefit from BCN's action & support.
JOINING BCN - join the network of organizations working together to protect birds in greater Chicagoland.

Birders

BCN SURVEY - learn how to become a BCN monitor and survey breeding birds at a park or preserve.
BCN EBIRD - share your bird sightings on BCN eBird and contribute to important research.
BIRDING CALENDAR - A calendar by IOS & BCN of bird walks, talks and events occurring around the state.
BIRDING TRAIL GUIDE - a guide to the best birding spots in the Chicagoland area and adjacent suburbs.