Rare Bird Alerts
PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE YOU POST: Use this space for Rare Bird Alerts only. If you're not sure that your sighting warrants an RBA, please consult our Rare Bird List .
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Last post by Eric Secker
in Re: Prairie Falcon repor...
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Unusual Sightings
Use this area to report sightings of uncommon, out-of-season, or out-of-range (locally) birds.
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Last post by Eric Secker
in Re: Red-necked Grebe- La...
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WELCOME!
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Last post by Susan Szeszol
in Re: Hi and thanks for ha...
on December 13, 2011, 06:29:11 AM
FIELD REPORTS
Report the day's findings here
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Last post by Brendon Lake
in Re: Gulls Mostly - Diver...
on Today at 09:59:32 PM
Child Boards : Surrounding States eBird Notable Sightings
Identification
Discuss identification tips, submit photos of birds you can't ID, or make a photo quiz.
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Last post by bill rudden
in Re: gull nuts only ID
on February 02, 2012, 05:35:53 PM
Child Boards : IBF ID Challenge!
Discussion
The place to philosophize, pontificate, prosetylize and ponder.
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604 Topics
Last post by mattheux
in Re: some bird videos wor...
on Yesterday at 12:46:32 PM
Bird Conservation Network / eBird
Reports from, and discussion about BCN / eBird.
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13 Topics
Last post by jpollock
in Re: super easy new tool ...
on January 26, 2012, 09:37:25 AM
Conservation
Discuss conservation issues here. Should be related to local birds, or topics that would interest birders.
239 Posts
83 Topics
Last post by troglodytes
in Re: Whooping Cranes in T...
on February 02, 2012, 07:08:34 AM
Dragonflies & Butterflies
Post pictures and discuss interesting insects you see while out birding here.
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436 Topics
Last post by Paul Massey
in Re: pair of dragonflies?
on November 05, 2011, 06:03:33 PM
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Illinois Birding Maps
A public Google hybrid map showing Illinois birding locations.
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3 Topics
Last post by Greg Neise
in Illinois Rarities Map
on March 15, 2011, 01:09:07 PM
Birding Locations
Detail good places to bird, include maps and links.
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73 Topics
Last post by Matthew Cvetas
in Re: Visiting the Chicago...
on January 12, 2012, 07:41:13 AM
Child Boards : Bird Finding , Chicago Area , Northern Illinois (outside Chicago) , Central Illinois , Southern Illinois , Mississippi Flyway
Links
Links to other birding and natural history sites.
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Birding Outside Illinois
From Colorado to Kenya, if you're an Illinois birder headed out, just come back...or if leading a trip abroad, this is the place to talk about it.
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212 Topics
Last post by Rich Laramore
in Re: Riverlands Migratory...
on Today at 08:23:43 PM
Books, Video & Audio
Discuss and recommended field guides, audio, video and other reference material.
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32 Topics
Last post by troglodytes
in Re: The IBF Field Guide ...
on January 21, 2012, 03:05:57 PM
Birding Equipment
Discuss and recommend optics, radios, clothing etc. This is also where you can sell your used equipment.
202 Posts
61 Topics
Last post by Hedgehog
in Re: Tripod Recommendatio...
on Yesterday at 02:16:07 PM
Birding 101
Resources, I.D. tip sheets, good books for beginners, product reviews, good places/preserves for new birders to get experience viewing a variety of birds.
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21 Topics
Last post by Greg Neise
in Re: Nikon Action 8x40 Bi...
on June 02, 2011, 05:56:51 PM
For Families With Younger Birders
Reviews of bird books targeted to kids, special events/bird walks for families with kids, at-home activities for families interested in birding.
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22 Topics
Last post by Ron Skleney
in Family Birdwatching Basi...
on September 27, 2010, 05:12:15 AM
Walks for New Birders (Adults)
Organized bird walks for people new to birding.
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21 Topics
Last post by Ron Skleney
in Birding at Willowbrook 2...
on April 18, 2011, 07:25:22 AM
Christmas Counts 2011-2012
Listings, details and discussion
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10 Topics
Last post by Susan Szeszol
in Re: Waukegan CBC - Des P...
on January 01, 2012, 04:42:07 PM
Field Trips
Post field trip notifications here.
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8 Topics
Last post by Susan Szeszol
in Sandhill Crane migration...
on October 12, 2011, 12:22:28 PM
Child Boards : Past Field Trips
Bird Club Meetings
Bird club meeting announcements and programs
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6 Topics
Last post by Jenny-V
in The new, improved Illino...
on July 12, 2010, 11:34:33 AM
Other Events
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Last post by psweet
in IBSP Hawkwatch migration...
on October 09, 2011, 06:07:02 PM
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