[BCNnet] BCNnet: Sept. 21 Montrose Bird Trip and Beach Sweep

[Birdchris@aol.com]

Sat., Sept. 21, 7:00 a.m. 
Birding Montrose Point and Beach, followed by Montrose Beach Clean-up 
Leader: Christine Williamson 773/935-8439  birdchris@aol.com

Montrose is arguably the best birding spot in Chicago in the fall and the 
Point's lush plantings should attract plenty of birds from sparrows to 
warblers to swallows and more. We'll check the beach first for shorebirds and 
sparrows then bird the Point itself, including the world-famous Magic Hedge.

All birders are encouraged to stay for the annual beach sweep which starts at 
9:00 a.m. Sept. 21 is THE DAY to give back a little of your time to clean up 
a beach that has rewarded birders for so many years. All you need to do is 
pick up a bag, put on some gloves and pick up some trash.

A FREE PICNIC LUNCH follows the beach sweep. 

This trip is cosponsored by the Sierra Club.

Directions: Meet at the south end of the (expanded) Magic Hedge at Montrose 
Point. Exit Lake Shore Drive at Montrose Avenue and turn east/right. Turn 
right on the first available park road at the bait shop. Proceed southeast, 
park anywhere along the curve of the drive across from the small handicapped 
parking lot on the left. Meet at the very south end of the western-most 
bushes (end of Magic Hedge) closest to the park road.

Christine Williamson
Chicago/Cook
birdchris@aol.com