[BCNnet] Reminder - Support Mayor Daley's Support of Birds and Birding on June 4 (no sightings)

[Donald R. Dann]

IBET and BCNnet folks;

 

Let's show our support for Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley who is promoting
the City's release of the publication of the 'Bird Trail Guide to the
Chicago Region' at the Wooded Island in Jackson Park a week from Saturday,
June 4, 2005.   (The exact location at the island has not been chosen as yet
but I'll send a notice when it is).

 

This is a terrific effort by the City in support of birds and birding so we
hope all birders will come to Wooded Isle on the 4th, where you'll be able
to pick up a copy of this great new guide.  Many volunteer birders worked
hard to help with site selection, editing, photographs, etc. in the guide's
development.  If you are a member of a bird club please circulate this
widely within your organization so we can get the largest attendance
possible.   

 

I look forward to seeing all of you.

 

Regards,

 

Donnie  

 

Donald R. Dann

President, on behalf of the Executive Committee

Bird Conservation Network

Ph/Fx 847-266-2222

Email donniebird at yahoo.com  

 

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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