[BCNnet] birders needed to monitor restoration efforts

[bobolnk at ix.netcom.com]

There are a number of sites in the general Chicago area where restoration efforts, large and small, are underway and landowners and partners are eager to have birders knowledgeable about the site as part of the team. The monitoring at these sites is beginning this weekend. There are opportunites throught the entire Chicago Wilderness region to really make a differnce for birds and get involved in a very detailed way with observing bird habitat needs and implenting good management. Three projects particularly need monitors this year:

Orland Grassland (southwest cook)
Model Airplane Field in Tinley Preserves, just north of Bartel (south Cook)
Morton Arboretum in DuPage County
although sites can be found anywhere in the region. 

Minimum requirement is two visits in June, but more involvement is encouraged. Audubon Chicago Region is a partner in the effort and can provide assistance and resources for translating bird findings into management recommendations. 

Please contact me if this sounds intriguing to you. Thanks.

Judy

Judy Pollock
Director of Bird Conservation
Audubon Chicago Region
ph. 847 965-1150
jpollock at audubon.org