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Keep watching, as events will be added throughout the year
| March 2026 | |
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Mon., Mar. 9 6:50 p.m. CDT Arrive just before dusk at Tawny Oaks
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Woodcock Watch at Tawny Oaks Field Station Pete Fenner and Mike Miller will lead a Woodcock Watch at the Peoria Park District property: Tawny Oaks Field Station. Dress warm for a walk around the prairie property at Tawny Oaks to listen, and hopefully watch American Woodcock perform their annual spring courtship displays. Arrive before dusk as the Woodcocks will be active around, and just after sunset, which is "officially" according to timeanddate.com, at 6:58 p.m. CDT. (Note: Daylight Saving Time starts on Mar. 8) In the evening at Tawny Oaks, restroom facilities are scheduled to be closed. |
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Sat., March 14 8:00 AM
Meet at
Tawny Oaks;
715 West Singing Woods Road, Edelstein, IL
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Casual Bird Outing - A Casual Field Trip Opportunity Several Peoria Audubon Bird Enthusiasts will be leading a casual birding outing at Tawny Oaks Field Station. If you've never "gone birding" before, now is your chance to try! All are welcome to all skill levels. Meet like-minded people and enjoy the birds! We will even be bringing a few extra binoculars to share! In case of bad weather, check our social media for updates! |
| April 2026 | |
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Wed., Apr. 8 7:00 p.m. Live at Forest Park and Live-Streamed on Zoom
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What Can You Do For Birds? - Patrick Menke Peoria Audubon Board Member Patrick Menke will be discussing a number of strategies that will benefit local bird populations as well as increasing the enjoyment around your home! Strategies include:
Patrick's talk will include a vigorous discussion of topics with questions answered. Send email to peoriaaudubon@gmail.com for link to the live-stream. |
| Sat., Apr. 25 @ 8:00a.m. |
Casual Bird Outing -
Detweiller
Riverside Several Peoria Audubon Bird Enthusiasts will be leading a casual bird outing at Detweiller Riverside. This Peoria Park District property used to be part of a golf course and a boat launch to Upper Peoria Lake - which is a wide part of the Illinois River. It has since been transformed into a nature preserve and birding hotspot with 201 documented bird species as of March 2026. If you've never "gone birding" before, now is your chance to try! All are welcome to all skill levels. Meet like-minded people and enjoy the birds! We will even be bringing a few extra binoculars to share! |