2024 Fall Migration "Mini-Sit"
Saturday, September 14
9 a.m. - noonCache River Wetlands Center
8885 IL-37, Cypress, IL 62923Birdwatchers of all levels are invited to join us for the seventh annual Fall Migration “Mini-Sit,” a bird-watching event where participants record as many bird species by sight and sound during a three-hour period. Each team will choose an bird hotspot within the Cache River Watershed and sit in a “24 foot” diameter circle tallying all birds seen within and from the circle. Lists should be submitted to
eBird, a citizen science platform. If you do not use eBird, paper lists can be submitted at the Barkhausen Cache River Wetlands Center located at: 8885 IL-37, Cypress, IL 62923.
This event is free and open to the public. Bring your own binoculars or scope, camera, and lawn chair. Pack a bagged lunch for a picnic outdoors from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Barkhausen Cache River Wetlands Center located at: 8885 IL-37, Cypress, IL 62923. The picnic allows communication across teams, so we can share our sightings.
Groups are limited to ten participants per hotspot, and teams must pre-register their hotspot locations by Sunday, September 8, and provide contact information of their participants (name, address, phone number, email address, team affiliation (Master Gardener, Master Naturalist, Shawnee Chapter Illinois Audubon Society, Southern Illinois Audubon Society, Birding With Lily, etc. and preferred hotspot).
Hotspots are public parking lots designated by a blue square on the
Cache River State Natural Area Map. Maps and directions to your hotspot will be emailed to you. If you have questions, contact Kim Rohling at
kimrohli@illinois.edu.
University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in programming, contact Kim Rohling at
kimrohli@illinois.edu. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time for meeting your needs.