The Meadowlark Messenger
Check out the latest news and announcements from Champaign County Audubon Society and our partners!
For decades, our print newsletter, The Meadowlark Messenger, has informed our members about the latest news and events. We’re pleased to now bring you all the info you count on through our online blog too!
Field Notes: Spring’s On Its Way!
March is a great month to see a wide array of species, including the last of our wintering ducks, Northern Harriers, Golden-crowned Kinglets, Fox Sparrows, Eastern Phoebes, and Eastern Towhees!
Field Notes: Christmas Bird Count Results
Despite poor weather, 23 participants found 70 species during the 2023 Champaign County Christmas Bird Count (CBC) on December 16.
Field Notes: A Rare Hummingbird Sighting
In early November, a Broad-tailed Hummingbird visited a local backyard and was recorded as a first sighting in Champaign
County!
Field Notes: Spring Is On Its Way
March brings migrating waterfowl, Woodcock Walks, and the return of our Sunday Morning Bird Walks!
Field Notes: Welcome, Winter
Thanks to all who came out for our November field trips! Look for even more to come in 2023. And reach out to join us for the Christmas Bird Count on Dec. 17th!
Field Notes: Closing Out Fall Migration
From warblers to a pintail, cormorants, and gulls, we saw a good variety of birds throughout the fall during our Sunday Morning Bird Walks.
Field Notes: Havana Field Trip Recap
On our Sep. 3 field trip around Havana, IL, we spotted over 115 species of birds, including 21 shorebirds!
Field Notes: Late Summer Goodies
Some good birds have been found around Champaign this summer. We hope you’ll join us to see more this fall!
Field Notes: Welcome, Summer!
With all of the warm weather during the second week of May, the migrants moved on very quickly!
Field Notes: Warblers on Their Way
Warblers are starting to arrive in large numbers and will peak in mid-May!
Field Notes: Spring is Here!
Sunday Morning Bird Walks have begun for the spring, and so far we’ve seen 30 species of birds!
Field Notes: Clinton Lake Birding
Birds abounded at the Clinton Lake field trip. And many thanks and farewell to Nate, our Field Trip Chair!
Field Notes: Happy New Year!
We’re ringing in the new year with a celebration of waterfowl at Clinton Lake.