BCN NEWS ITEMS - Current BCN News Items, Press Releases, & Upcoming Meetings and Events
Next BCN Meeting
The next meeting is at Camp Sagawau in SW Cook Co. on Apr. 21st @ 12:30 p.m.
Jan. 16, 2012
See our new page with resources for birders and links to useful birding websites.
Jul. 25, 2011
BCN is now a non-
profit 501(c)(3) org.
Donations may be
tax
deductible.
Jan. 1, 2012
2012 Red-headed Woodpecker Blitz
A Blitz this summer
focusing on Red-
headed Woodpeckers. Details coming soon!
Jan. 16, 2012
Learn about the results from the 2011 bird blitz held at Spring Creek Valley F.P.
Jan. 1, 2012
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.