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Voice Your Opinion: Chicago Department of Planning and Development draft Sustainable Development Policy
Send an appeal that protections for birds should be mandatory during the draft policy’s 30-day comment period.
Presentation Recap: The CW Region – A Critical Migratory Bird Corridor
Join us on April 4 at 12 p.m. to learn about what makes our CW Region uniquely important for migrant birds, the increasing threats that migrants are facing, and tangible steps we all can take to help them.
Project Update: Investigating Causes of Grassland Bird Population Changes in Cook County Forest Preserves
Learn more about the progress being made by the team investigating causes of grassland bird population changes in Cook County Forest Preserves
View the New 2021 Breeding Bird Trends
BCN’s Landmark study underscores the global importance of the Chicago region to dozens of breeding bird species.
2021 Birds of Concern
Learn more about our list of priority species for conservation in the Chicagoland area.
BCN Survey News
Become a Monitor in 2024
Becoming a BCN Survey monitor is one of the best ways that you can make a valuable contribution to birds in your area.
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