Bird walks

Discover and learn about our fine feathered friends who share Welles Park. Sigrid Schmidt, member and past president of the Chicago Ornithological Society, hosts weekly bird walks in the spring and fall.

Bring your own binoculars, mask and comfy shoes. Walks are extremely casual, so if you are running late or need to leave early, that’s fine. Please dress for the weather. Welles Park can be muddy after a rainfall so leave your good shoes at home.

PLEASE NOTE, BIRD WALKS ARE PLANNED FOR 2023, PLEASE CHECK BACK IN LATE WINTER FOR SPRING CALENDAR

Spring 2022 dates

April 27

May 4, 14, 18, 28

Fall 2022 dates

September 3, 10, 18, 24

October 9

Plan to meet at the gazebo at 7:30 a.m. Walks are approximately 2 hours and will be cancelled if raining.

To RSVP for a walk, email Sigrid at sigschmidt@gmail.com.

Below are images from Welles Park visitor Chris Cochrane taken on a bird walk this spring: