[BCNnet] Exciting Bird Trail Event (no sightings)

[Donald R. Dann]

Birders,

 

The Birding Trail Guide to the Chicago Region is ready to go!  

 

In less than 3 weeks, on Saturday June 4th at 11:00 AM at a press event at
Wooded Isle in Jackson Park, Mayor Richard Daley will formally announce the
guide's publication.  Since the idea was presented to the Bird Treaty
Committee almost 3 years ago, the Department of Environment (DOE), City of
Chicago, volunteers from the Bird Conservation Network and others have
worked hard to put together an outstanding mapped booklet describing the
best birding sites in metropolitan Chicago.  

 

I strongly urge all birders to show their support for the City's commitment
to birds and birding by attending.  If you are a member of a bird club
please circulate this widely within your organization to get the largest
attendance possible.

 

Thanks for your cooperation.

 

Donnie  

 

Donald R. Dann

President, on behalf of the Executive Committee

Bird Conservation Network

Ph/Fx 847-266-2222

Email donniebird at yahoo.com

 

 

The DOE prepared the following which will be released shortly to members of
the press.  

 

 

MAYOR DALEY ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF 

CHICAGO REGION BIRDING TRAIL GUIDE

 

EFFORTS CONTINUE TO MAKE CHICAGO BIRD FRIENDLY

 

The Chicago region's position on two major migratory routes makes the area a
mecca for birds from around the world.  Recognizing this amazing local
opportunity, the Chicago Region Birding Trail Guide was created to help
everyone experience the region's unique natural areas.  Mayor Richard M.
Daley and his Department of Environment will announce the release of the
Guide, which includes maps, photographs and information on over 70 premier
birding sites in northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana.  

 

A press event will take place at Wooded Island located in Jackson Park at
6401 S. Stony Island Avenue on June 4, 2005 at 11:00 a.m.  The morning hours
will provide an opportunity view some of the area's unique birds, of which
approximately 80% are a rarity someplace else in the US.  On display will be
a Peregrine Falcon, Chicago's official bird, from Springbrook Nature Center.


 

"This Guide underscores the incredible natural resources of our region and
offers an invitation to Chicagoans and visitors alike to enjoy our beautiful
natural areas by going birding" comments Mayor Daley.  The Chicago Region
Bird Trail Guide is the latest in a series of actions the city is taking to
make Chicago a bird friendly city.  Other actions include the signing of the
Urban Conservation Treaty for Migratory Birds in 2000, the Lights Out
Chicago program to protect birds from night collisions with buildings during
migration season, participation in the Birds and Buildings conference and
follow-up forum, and the designation of the Calumet Area as an Important
Bird Area (IBA).  

 

The Guide provides maps, locations, and descriptions of the sites, and will
be available free of charge to all Chicago-area residents and visitors
through our visitor information centers, airports, museums, park districts
and other venues.  Produced by the City of Chicago Department of Environment
with the support of the Bird Conservation Network (BCN), additional funding
was supplied by Chicago Wilderness, the Illinois Bureau of Tourism, and
Lettuce Entertain You.  

 

The Guide is expected to increase ecotourism in the region, and to attract
the fast-growing number of birders from around the country. BCN President
Donnie Dann states "the region's climate and topography allow for a wide
range of habitat types for a variety of birds, and the region's proximity to
the southern end of Lake Michigan, the Chicago River and large amounts of
protected land in public ownership allow easy access for birders."

 

 

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