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 Keith A. McMullen
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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 fiddler
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Last post by Luis Perez
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on April 22, 2013, 06:26:28 PM
FIELD REPORTS
Report the day's findings here
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in Re: Chain O Lakes 05.21....
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Identification
Discuss identification tips, submit photos of birds you can't ID, or make a photo quiz.
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Last post by Matthew Cvetas
in Re: Flycatcher ID
on Today at 01:28:14 PM
Child Boards : IBF ID Challenge!
Discussion
The place to philosophize, pontificate, proselytize and ponder.
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Last post by Nick Minor
in Re: IOS/ILYB Illinois Mi...
on Yesterday at 08:31:03 PM
Illinois Birding by County
Discuss the IL Birding by County web site.
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Last post by evanglynn
in Re: ANNOUNCING: a new re...
on April 11, 2013, 12:06:16 PM
eBird
Discuss using Cornell's eBird.
Moderator: Craig Taylor
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40 Topics
Last post by Matthew Cvetas
in Re: What's going on with...
on May 10, 2013, 08:37:47 AM
Bird Conservation Network
Reports from, and discussion about BCN.
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15 Topics
Last post by mlmellon
in Re: Illinois Birders nee...
on February 07, 2013, 01:56:49 PM
Conservation
Discuss conservation issues here. Should be related to local birds, or topics that would interest birders.
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110 Topics
Last post by Josh Engel
in Re: Chgo. Bald Eagles & ...
on Today at 02:03:20 PM
Other Wildlife
Bugs, bats, flowers, herps and fishes ... in sub-boards.
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Last post by birdbaum
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Child Boards : Dragonflies & Butterflies , Reptiles, Amphibians and Fishes , Mammals , Flowers, Plants and Trees
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Illinois Birding Maps
A public Google hybrid map showing Illinois birding locations.
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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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82 Topics
Last post by Brendon Lake
in Re: Mississippi River Bi...
on March 22, 2013, 07:04:45 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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353 Topics
Last post by shac1234
in Southern California Pere...
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Books, Video & Audio
Discuss and recommended field guides, audio, video and other reference material.
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Last post by Tom Kelly
in Archive of Birding Magaz...
on April 04, 2013, 05:28:33 PM
Birding Equipment
Discuss and recommend optics, radios, clothing etc. This is also where you can sell your used equipment.
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77 Topics
Last post by Craig Thayer
in Re: Looking for a decent...
on April 24, 2013, 05:39:50 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 creaturefeature
in Re: Nikon Action 8x40 Bi...
on April 02, 2013, 01:48:40 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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Last post by John Cunningham
in Family Membership to Nat...
on May 01, 2012, 07:38:23 AM
Walks for New Birders (Adults)
Organized bird walks for people new to birding.
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22 Topics
Last post by Ron Skleney
in Birding at Willowbrook 2...
on April 11, 2012, 11:33:07 AM
Christmas Counts 2012-2013
Listings, details and discussion
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17 Topics
Last post by Dan Williams
in Rockford CBC summary (12...
on December 20, 2012, 04:04:30 PM
Field Trips
Post field trip notifications here.
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Last post by Sam Burckhardt
in COS Kirtland's Warbler f...
on February 01, 2013, 07:57:23 AM
Child Boards : Past Field Trips
Bird Club Meetings
Bird club meeting announcements and programs
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Last post by Linda
in DuPage Birding Club - Ma...
on May 04, 2013, 09:11:24 PM
Other Events
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Last post by Keith A. McMullen
in Southernmost Illinois Bi...
on April 29, 2013, 07:53:51 PM
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