The Illinois
Ornithological Society

Site Map

Brief descriptions of and links to each main document on this Web site are presented here.

• About This Web site
  Describes how this Web site was created.
• Birding Web sites
  An annotated list of some interesting and informative birding related Web sites.
• Birds of Illinois
  A three part list of the birds that have been officially recorded in Illinois. Status information is also included.
• Contact Information
  How to contact IOS via e-mail and snail mail. The makeup of the current IOS leadership is also listed.
• Field Trip Schedule
  Dates and locations of upcoming IOS sponsored field trips can be found here.
• Grant Fund Donation Program
  Learn how to contribute to the IOS Research Grant Program.
• Illinois Birding Calendars
  Dates and locations for birding events in Illinois are given here.
• Illinois Birding Resources
  Tools and resources to make birding in Illinois easier and more enjoyable.
• Illinois Ornithological Records Committee (IORC)
  Describes what IORC is and does. Also includes the review list of Illinois birds requiring documentation, documentation forms (PDF and HTML), and seasonal reporting information.
• IOS Publications & Meadowlark Archives
  Information on the two IOS publications Meadowlark, A Journal of Illinois Birds and Wings Over the Prairie can be found here. A brief description of each issue of the Meadowlark is also included.
• Listers Corner
  Illinois bird lists of every kind can be found here. Also available as PDFs for downloading and printing.
• Meadowlark Journal Information
  Meadowlark is the quarterly magazine published by IOS. A synopsis of the current issue of the Meadowlark can be found on this page.
• Membership Information
  Find out how to join IOS and learn about the many benefits of belonging to this organization.
• Merchandise
  The Illinois Ornithological Society has an affiliate relationship with retailer Eagle Optics. Find out how your purchases through Eagle Optics help IOS.
• Photo Archives
  Photos of rare and unusual birds taken in Illinois are presented here, along with brief notes for each bird. Information about the photographers who have contributed photos to this Web site is also included.
• Photo Quiz
  An online photo quiz with the emphasis on birds that have occurred in Illinois. Six quizzes are published each year.
• Rare Bird Documentation Form
  An online, HTML version of the rare bird documentation form. Contact the IOS Webmaster for the URL.
• Rare Bird Documentation Questions
  To make documenting rare birds seen in Illinois by e-mail easier, the standard documentation questions can be copied and pasted into the body of an e-mail message. The questions can be answered there and the questions and answers can then be sent to the Illinois Ornithological Records Committee (IORC) for review.
• Research Grant Information
  Information on a research grant of up to $500 for bird studies conducted in Illinois can be found here. Includes an application form (PDF) for downloading and printing.
• The BCN Census
  How to get involved with monitoring birds in the Chicago area. Sponsored by the Bird Conservation Network.
• Web Browsing Tips & Shortcuts
  Helpful tips and shortcuts for browsing this and other Web sites are given here.