August 2008
Central Illinois Birding Calendar

 

Saturday, August 9,  9:00am to 12 noon

Hummingbird Festival, New Salem Historic Site

Birders interested in learning more about hummingbirds, including an excellent chance of holding one, are invited to attend Audubon's hummingbird festivals.  The hummingbirds will be captured and banded and the visiting public will be allowed to release the birds. More precise details available at Illinois Audubon Society website, click on Calendar in the upper right corner. Sponsored by the Illinois Audubon Society. Vernon Kleen, 217-787-3515 or vkleen@comcast.net.

 

Sunday, August 10,  2pm to 5pm

Hummingbird Festival, Pere Marquette State Park Lodge

Birders interested in learning more about hummingbirds, including an excellent chance of holding one, are invited to attend Audubon's hummingbird festivals.  The hummingbirds will be captured and banded and the visiting public will be allowed to release the birds. More precise details available at Illinois Audubon Society website, click on Calendar in the upper right corner. Sponsored by the Illinois Audubon Society. Vernon Kleen, 217-787-3515 or vkleen@comcast.net.

 

Saturday, August 16,  9am to 12 noon

Hummingbird Festival, Siloam Springs S.P (Adams Co.)

Birders interested in learning more about hummingbirds, including an excellent chance of holding one, are invited to attend Audubon's hummingbird festivals.  The hummingbirds will be captured and banded and the visiting public will be allowed to release the birds. More precise details available at Illinois Audubon Society website, click on Calendar in the upper right corner. Sponsored by the Illinois Audubon Society. Vernon Kleen, 217-787-3515 or vkleen@comcast.net.

 

Sunday, August 17,  2pm to 5:30pm

Hummingbird Festival, Hummingbird Haven (W. Fulton County)

Birders interested in learning more about hummingbirds, including an excellent chance of holding one, are invited to attend Audubon's hummingbird festivals.  The hummingbirds will be captured and banded and the visiting public will be allowed to release the birds. More precise details available at Illinois Audubon Society website, click on Calendar in the upper right corner. Sponsored by the Illinois Audubon Society. Vernon Kleen, 217-787-3515 or vkleen@comcast.net.

 

Saturday, August 23,  9:00am to 12 noon

Hummingbird Festival, Forest Park N.C. (Peoria Hts.)

Birders interested in learning more about hummingbirds, including an excellent chance of holding one, are invited to attend Audubon's hummingbird festivals.  The hummingbirds will be captured and banded and the visiting public will be allowed to release the birds. More precise details available at Illinois Audubon Society website, click on Calendar in the upper right corner. Sponsored by the Illinois Audubon Society. Vernon Kleen, 217-787-3515 or vkleen@comcast.net.

 

Sunday, August 24, 11am to 4pm

Hummingbird Festival, Starved Rock State Park

Birders interested in learning more about hummingbirds, including an excellent chance of holding one, are invited to attend Audubon's hummingbird festivals.  The hummingbirds will be captured and banded and the visiting public will be allowed to release the birds. More precise details available at Illinois Audubon Society website, click on Calendar in the upper right corner. Sponsored by the Illinois Audubon Society. Vernon Kleen, 217-787-3515 or vkleen@comcast.net.

 

We attempt to get all information correct in this listing. Check with the trip leader or the host club’s website for last minute changes or cancellations. Please send updates to IllinoisBirdCalendar@yahoo.com.

 

September 2008
Central Illinois Birding Calendar

 

Saturday, September 6, 9am to 12 noon

Hummingbird Festival, Hillsboro area (Montgomery Co.)

Birders interested in learning more about hummingbirds, including an excellent chance of holding one, are invited to attend Audubon's hummingbird festivals.  The hummingbirds will be captured and banded and the visiting public will be allowed to release the birds. More precise details available at Illinois Audubon Society website, click on Calendar in the upper right corner. Sponsored by the Illinois Audubon Society. Vernon Kleen, 217-787-3515 or vkleen@comcast.net.

 

Saturday, September 20, 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM

The Illinois Raptor Center Adult Raptor Camp

The cost is $100 per person. Participants must register no later than 1 week prior to the event.  Seating is limited for most events. For details on these programs or to register visit  http://irc-events.org/, click "Public Events" on the IRC website at www.illinoisraptorcenter.org, or phone 217-963-6909. The Illinois Raptor Center is  located at 5695 W. Hill Road in Decatur, IL.

 

Saturday, September 27, 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM

The Illinois Raptor Center Adult Raptor Camp

The cost is $100 per person. Participants must register no later than 1 week prior to the event.  Seating is limited for most events. For details on these programs or to register visit  http://irc-events.org/, click "Public Events" on the IRC website at www.illinoisraptorcenter.org, or phone 217-963-6909. The Illinois Raptor Center is  located at 5695 W. Hill Road in Decatur, IL.

 

We attempt to get all information correct in this listing. Check with the trip leader or the host club’s website for last minute changes or cancellations. Please send updates to IllinoisBirdCalendar@yahoo.com.

 

October 2008
Central Illinois Birding Calendar

We attempt to get all information correct in this listing. Check with the trip leader or the host club’s website for last minute changes or cancellations. Please send updates to IllinoisBirdCalendar@yahoo.com.

 

November 2008
Central Illinois Birding Calendar

We attempt to get all information correct in this listing. Check with the trip leader or the host club’s website for last minute changes or cancellations. Please send updates to IllinoisBirdCalendar@yahoo.com.

 

December 2008
Central Illinois Birding Calendar

We attempt to get all information correct in this listing. Check with the trip leader or the host club’s website for last minute changes or cancellations. Please send updates to IllinoisBirdCalendar@yahoo.com.