Peoria Audubon Society is a local affiliate of both:
National Audubon Society & Illinois Audubon Society
Bird Sightings
This Web Page is being developed for local members to post noteworthy sightings and possibly including photos. For a good source of up-to-date sightings, Peoria Audubon Society recommends:
Central Illinois Birding Forum -- Local birding postings. Peoria Audubon recommends signing up for free daily email reports.
Please send all feedback, including potential content, to the Webmaster
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FAQs |
What should I do if I find an injured bird or abandoned nestlings?
Contact the naturalists at Forest Park Nature Center, 309-686-3360.
How can I find out about the latest bird sightings in the area?
In addition to the Central Illinois Birding Forum, ILBirds (formerly known as IBET, Illinois Birders Exchanging Thoughts) is an active Yahoo e-mail list focused on bird sightings in Illinois and related birding issues.
Rules and additional details on subscribing to IBET are available through a site maintained by Urs Geiser of the DuPage Birding Club. Recent postings are also available through the Birding on the Web site.
Where should I report unusual bird sightings?
The Illinois Ornithological Records Committee reviews and catalogs rare bird sightings based on field reports. An online version of the Illinois Documentation for Unusual Bird Sightings form is available.