Birds

Events

Red-throated hummingbird eating from red flower.

Attracting Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds to Your Own Backyard Pollinator Garden

May 8, 2024

County

Franklin

Bird Walk with Brandon Ratcliff

May 11, 2024

County

Kankakee

Baebler Bird Hike

May 15, 2024

County

Monroe

Attracting Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds to Your Own Backyard Pollinator Garden

May 19, 2024

County

Williamson

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Blog Posts

Hummingbirds are on the move

March 11, 2024

Every spring, I look forward to the return of the hummingbirds. Their aerial antics around the feeder, zooming by with iridescent flashes of green,...

Conservation at Home sign in a flower garden

Embrace eco-friendly yards with Conservation@Home in West Central Illinois

February 27, 2024

Conservation@Home is making its way to our region, thanks to the collaborative...

Choose native plants for ecological benefits and wildlife resources

February 20, 2024

Are you looking to select plants that support local wildlife, conserve water, and enhance the overall ecosystem in Central Illinois? Here are some...

A wild turkey’s survival depends on beating the odds from egg to roost

January 25, 2024

The relentless wind on February nights sends skiffs of snow sliding across the rural landscape of Illinois. Average temperatures this time of year...

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News Releases

February 16, 2024

Learn how to attract ruby-throated hummingbirds to your backyard
Have you noticed different birds at your feeders? Although ruby-throated hummingbirds are expected visitors to gardens east of the Rocky Mountains, several species of vagrant hummingbirds have been documented in Illinois. Did you know that there are citizen science projects looking for your...

birds in the winter at all different kinds of feeders

January 26, 2024

Uncover the Wonders of Winter Birding 101 at Savanna Library
Bird lovers of all ages are invited to delve into the enchanting world of Winter Birding 101 at the Savanna Library on Tuesday, February 20, starting at 5:00 PM. Hosted by the Carroll County Master Gardeners, this hands-on lesson promises an evening filled with insight, creativity, and a touch...

A graphic of a bird flying through snow above pine trees.

January 19, 2024

Bundle up and explore Southern Illinois nature through birding walks
Murphysboro, Ill. – Winter and early spring are wonderful times to explore local nature. Join Master Naturalist Lily Glaeser for a leisurely walk to admire birds! Learn to identify our feathered friends in some of our local sites. All ages and experiences are welcome, and binoculars are...

October 19, 2023

Extension Master Naturalists give nature a hand with bluebird monitoring
Author: Carla Rich Montez, Illinois Extension Master Naturalist LEWISTOWN, Ill. - It’s not easy to be a bluebird family. Aggressive birds discourage nesting; predators steal eggs and chicks; competing cavity nesters claim the boxes; insects attack featherless...

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