A Web site Dedicated to
Chicago Area Birds and Birding
By Robert D. Hughes
Welcome
This Web site is for anyone with an interest in Chicago area birds and birding. Since my last update I've given The Orniphile a facelift and pared down the content. Though the site is still geared towards local birds and birding, the emphasis is on my wildlife photographs and the Montrose Point area in Chicago. Have fun, good birding, and thanks for visiting.
What's new...
- A Sage Thrasher was seen at Montrose on October 29, 2011. This is a new species for Montrose and the total list of birds seen there is now 334. See the Birds Recorded at the Montrose Point Area in Chicago page for a complete list of the birds that have been seen there.
- A number of car break-ins occurred at Montrose Point during the summer of 2011. If you drive to Montrose always remember to roll up your windows, lock your doors, and take your valuables with you. For more information about Montrose, see the Montrose Frequently Asked Questions page.
- This Google Map of Montrose Point shows the locations of several Montrose hotspots as well as the locations of a few recent Montrose sightings (the map may take several seconds to completely load).
- The Illinois Rare Bird Documentation Form is now up. This is the online version of the standard form for documenting rare bird sightings in Illinois.
Other stuff...
- The Site Map contains links to each document on this Web site.
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