Saturday September 6
7:30 am
Skokie Lagoons/ Erickson Woods, Winnetka
This
Cook County forest preserve is one of the top migrant hotspots in the northern
suburbs, with the extensive woodland trails and the shoreline by the restored
lagoons attracting virtually every species of warbler seen in the Chicago
region as well as migrating thrushes, flycatchers, vireos and more. Ospreys
nesting on the west side of the preserve should also still be present, along
with multiple waterbird species and flyover raptors.
Waterproof
shoes are advisable in case the woods along the lagoons shoreline are wet.
Directions:
Meet
at the Willow Rd. entrance just east of the Edens Expressway (the sign says
Erickson Woods). From the north, take the Edens southbound and exit at Tower
Road. Turn left (south) on the Frontage road to Willow Road. Turn left (east)
on Willow and cross over the Edens to the Erickson Woods entrance. Park at the south
end of the parking lot.
Leaders:
Ed
and Rebecca Rice 847-420-0734
