Sunday October 25
8 am
Illinois Beach State Park South Unit
Zion
Birding at IBSP South Unit takes you through marsh, dune, swale, oak woods and Lake Michigan beach habitats, providing a rich mix of birdlife. Late October is an ideal time to look for migrating waterfowl, including possible sightings of Surf, White-winged and/or Black Scoter and Long-tailed Duck as well as more common species.
Directions: IBSP South Unit is located between Bowen Park in Waukegan and North Point Marina in Winthrop Harbor. From Sheridan Road (IL 137), turn east on Wadsworth Rd. a few blocks north of Emily’s Pancake House and drive 2 miles into the park. Park in the Nature Center parking lot. (Be sure you go to the South Unit – NOT the North Unit at 7th Street.)
Leader: Kerry Swift 847-323-6878