Wed., Feb. 11

7:00 p.m.

Live at Forest Park

Peoria Audubon's Steve Zehner will review getting started and using Merlin and eBird apps, in addition to ebird.org from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.  There will be opportunity to ask questions and share good practices. 

Wed., Mar. 4

5:40 p.m. CST

Arrive just before dusk at Tawny Oaks

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 5:53 p.m. CDT. (Note: Daylight Saving Time is scheduled to occur on Mar. 8) In the evening at Tawny Oaks, restroom facilities are scheduled to be closed. 

Wed., Apr. 8 7:00 p.m.

Live at Forest Park and Live-Streamed on Zoom

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:

• Bird friendly plantings and yard certifications

• Reducing bird strikes

• Keeping cats indoors

• And more!

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.