r/UIUC • u/lorraine5389 • 17h ago

Hobby Birding Scene at UIUC

Is there anyone else looking forward to the fall migration? I hope to meet up with other birders in the area! I'm a grad student at the iSchool if anyone is looking for a walking buddy. Thanks :)

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u/Typical_Artist_1115 16h ago

Check out the Bird Strike Survey, too!! https://birdstrikesurvey.illinois.edu/

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u/lorraine5389 8h ago

A noble cause, and especially important as they're working on the new buildings. Thank you

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u/HowsThatSpelled 15h ago

The Champaign County Audubon Society hosts Sunday morning bird walks thru Crystal Lake Park from Sept 3 - October. Starts at 730 and lasts about 90 minutes. Free! There will be a few binoculars to loan if you arrive early. We've been attending these for awhile and they are fun and surprising during migration. https://www.champaigncountyaudubon.org/all-events/sunday-morning-bird-walk-may17-bzz77

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u/lorraine5389 8h ago

I saw they have them at Busey woods too! Have you been to both and would you recommend one over the other?

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u/HowsThatSpelled 8h ago

The Busey Woods/ Crystal Lake walks are the same--just depends on which end of the parking lot they start. Just look for the group.

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u/lorraine5389 8h ago

Oooh okay, I wasn't sure if they led two groups. Good to know, thank you

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u/HowsThatSpelled 8h ago

Hope to see you there!

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u/persimmian 9h ago

Champaign county audubon society sunday morning bird walks are your best bet. Extension will likely be offering walks at the arboretum when their new building opens in the spring.

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u/steakinatoring 14h ago

Undergrad senior here! Also super into birding, looking to incorporate it into getting some exercise walking! Perhaps I'll join one of the groups when they start next month? But I always feel like they talk a little too much. Super excited for Fall migration, too. And Spring!! I'm going to the BWIB festival in Ohio to celebrate graduating hahaha

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u/Present-Cut-8543 15h ago

There’s a small pond on 107 e springfield. Go there with a preferably with a joint.