The 2008 Field Trip Schedule is now up. New trips will be added periodically so check back from time to time.
The Late Summer 2008 Photo Quiz has been posted. An answer will be given in mid August.
Interested in monitoring birds in the Chicago area? See the BCN Census Information page for details.
To make documenting rare birds by e-mail easier, the standard documentation questions can now be copied and pasted into the body of the e-mail message. See the Rare Bird Documentation Questions page for details. An HTML version of the rare bird documentation form is also available. Contact the IOS Webmaster for the URL.
A research grant of up to $500 is now available for ornithological studies conducted in Illinois. See the Research Grant page to learn more.
The 2007 Listers Corner is now up. List archives going back to 2003 are also available.
Do you have questions or comments about the Illinois Ornithological Society? See the Contact Information page to learn how to get in touch with us.
To promote scientific research and education in order to improve knowledge and awareness of birds in IllinoisTo publish a journal of Illinois bird life, Meadowlark, A Journal of Illinois BirdsTo keep a permanent historical record of Illinois bird lifeTo maintain an up-to-date state checklist of Illinois birdsTo support the well-being of birds and birding in IllinoisTo encourage others to become interested in birds and birding in IllinoisIOS hosts a series of field trips throughout the year - opportunities to hone your birding skills. Our journal, Meadowlark, is a wealth of information featuring articles about Illinois birds, birders, and birding locales; illustrations and photography, research papers, seasonal highlights, and much more. IOS welcomes everyone to explore our Web site. Learn more about our organization and ways of becoming involved with Illinois bird life. IOS is a not-for-profit organization incorporated in the state of Illinois. All graphics, photos, text, and code are copyrighted to The Illinois Ornithological Society; any unauthorized use is prohibited. This site was updated on August 15, 2008.
The Site Map contains brief descriptions of and links to each main document on this Web site.
© 2008 The Illinois Ornithological SocietyHeader Photo: Henslow's Sparrow by Carolyn Fields.