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Nighthawk Watch at Northerly Island

  • Northerly Island Park 1521 South Linn White Drive Chicago, IL, 60605 United States (map)

FREE | 6:00PM - 8:30PM | Leader: Edward Warden

Meeting Location: Northerly Island

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Registration Required

Northerly Island is a birder's dream come true in the heart of Chicago. This former airport transformed into a vibrant park offers a unique blend of urban oasis and natural habitat. For this free end of the festival outing, we’ll hang out in the park and cross our fingers hoping for one or a few nighthawks to buzz by.

Difficulty: Easy

Trip Type: Sit

Trip Distance: some short travel required (<1000ft) from parking lot to lawn

Terrain: Mowed Lawn

Notes: All participants are encouraged to bring a lawn chair, picnic blanket, or other portable outdoor furniture.

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