Sunday Morning Bird Walks
Busey Woods & Crystal Lake Park
Sundays, March 4 - May 27, 2012
7:30am - 9am

Meet at the Anita Purves Nature Center parking lot, 1505 N. Broadway, Urbana, at 7:30 AM. Walks in the nearby Busey Woods and Crystal Lake Park usually last about 1 1/2 hours.

 

 

Want expert tips for identifying birds? Watch these videos by Cornell Lab of Ornithology: Color patterns Size & shape Behavior Habitat See a map of Crystal Lake Park, showing the 'magic bridge' and other birding landmarks. Busey Woods checklist

The Busey Woods Bird Walks started in the 1940's. Birders of all skill levels are welcome.

See a count summary for the bird walks this season. (Coming soon)

See Greg Lambeth's presentation about the birds of Crystal Lake Park and Busey Woods These parks play host to 36 species of warblers every spring as well as large numbers of vireos, thrushes, orioles and tanagers. Greg provides a photographic tour through both spring and fall migrants in the parks. For more photos, go to Greg Lambeth's website.

Bird walks are held on Sunday mornings during the spring and fall migration seasons: March-May & September-October.