The Orniphile

What's New

• Montrose Access Update: It's official – Chicago lakefront parks, including Montrose Point, are open. For more information, see the Montrose Frequently Asked Questions page.
• Spring migration: Is in full swing, with blackbirds, a variety of waterfowl, and other early migrants showing up in numbers. See the Sprung is Spring post on the Montrose Birding Blog for an account of what's being seen at Montrose in early March.
• The About Me page contains a short biography of the author of this website.

Other Stuff

• Need a birding guide? I offer guided birding services for Montrose Point as well as other locations in the Chicago area. Contact Robert D. Hughes for more information. I look forward to hearing from you!
• The Sitemap contains links to each page on this website.
• Questions or comments? Send them to the website administrator, Robert D. Hughes.

Help Support This Site

I designed and developed this site and produce most of the content for it and its sister birding website, The Montrose Birding Blog. I also pay for hosting and deal with the many challenges associated with hosting. With that in mind, I'm asking for contributions to help offset the hosting and management costs. I use PayPal for donations. It’s safe, secure, and easy to use. To make a contribution, click the Donate button below and follow the instructions. Thanks!