Birding by Sound
Event information
Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Fee: Free!
Age: Ages 15 or older. Participants younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Contact: 708-946-2216
Location: Plum Creek Nature Center
Photo by Glenn P. Knoblock
Event details
There is more than pollen and love in the air; there are birds too! Did you know that cardinals have more than 20 different calls? Or that blue jays have a call that sounds exactly like a red-tailed hawk? You can use simple mnemonics (simple phrases that sound out the call) to remember the calls for birds. We will start inside to learn about common calls and then make our way outdoors to practice our new skill. All birders are welcome, from beginners to seasoned veterans.
Event requirements
Registration required by Thursday, April 24: 708-946-2216.
Please dress for the weather.
Plum Creek Nature Center is an accessible facility. The hike will be 0.5 mile on a paved trail. Outdoor activities may take place on natural surfaces across uneven terrain. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service to participate in this program should mention their request when registering or submit a request online no later than 48 hours before the program.