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IOS Speaker Series: The Finch Research Network presents “Hawaiian...
Wednesday, January 24th at 7:00pm Click here to register. Hawaiian Honeycreepers and the Conservation Crisis – Past, Present and Future A group of rose finches from central Asia migrated over the...
View ArticleIORC Update, 12 January 2024
The Illinois Ornithological Records Committee (IORC) recently concluded evaluations of 20 records of the occurrence of rare birds in Illinois. IORC accepted 19 of these records and did not accept one....
View ArticleFunding for the 2024 IOS Grants Program
To the Illinois birding community, please consider supporting the IOS Grants program. Since 2004, the IOS Grants Program has awarded multiple grants to applicants conducting projects relating to birds...
View ArticleIORC Update, 1 June 2024
The Illinois Ornithological Records Committee (IORC) recently concluded evaluations of 25 records of the occurrence of rare birds in Illinois. IORC accepted 15 of these records and did not accept 10....
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IOS Annual Shorebirding Weekend
IOS will be hosting its annual August Shorebirding Weekend on August 24th and 25th, within the Emiquon and Chautauqua Wildlife Refuges. This is one of Illinois’ premier hotspots for migrant shorebirds...
View Article2024 Grants Summary
This year 7 grant proposals were fully funded, totaling $17,000 in research dollars! IOS has now funded 140 grants, awarding over $137,000 since the program’s inception. One of IOS’s objectives is “To...
View ArticleIORC Update, 26 August 2024
The Illinois Ornithological Records Committee (IORC) recently concluded evaluations of 31 records of the occurrence of rare birds in Illinois. IORC accepted 26 of these records and did not accept...
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IOS Big Sit 2024 – Competition and Fundraiser
Friday, September 20 – Sunday, Sep. 22, 2024 Artwork by Evan Smith Plan now for your team or your individual Big Sit. Learn more about how to participate as a team or an individual, how to register a...
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IOS Speaker Series: “The Secret Lives of Sandhill Cranes”
October 23rd @ 7:00 pm About the PresentationSandhill Cranes are highly visible and charismatic megafauna. But how well do we understand their lives on a daily and annual basis? This program will...
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Chicago Piping Plover Summer 2024 Intern reflects on her experiences
Jessica Cortez worked to promote conservation efforts and raise awareness about our Piping Plovers and other birds that use the Montrose Beach and Dunes through her education outreach Back in April, I...
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