Registration for 2026 Urban Birding Festival is LIVE!
Don’t miss out on guided tours and exciting talks happening Sept 18-20 around Chicago.
Register Here (theurbanbirdingfestival.org)
Hooded Warbler: Sean McCann
Mathew Schwartz @cadop
Chicago Bird Alliance (CBA), formerly known as Chicago Audubon Society, connects people with birds and nature through educational programming, field trips, advocacy, stewardship and research.
Our members enjoy observing, studying, conserving and advocating for local native birds and other wildlife.
For years, Bird Friendly Chicago has fought for a mandatory bird-friendly building design ordinance. While some alderpersons are backing the ordinance, we need more Council members to support it.
For anyone living or working in Chicago, and who wants to stop unnecessary casualties from building collisions, please visit the Chicago Collisions Coalition website for actions you can take now:
Photo by Sydney Walsh of a Blackpoll Warbler, victim of a glass collision
The Chicago Bird Alliance would like to highlight the different ways YOU have helped birds this year. Starting today to the end of 2026, call out actions you’ve done that have been beneficial for birds, such as planting native plants, placing stickers on windows, and putting out a bird feeder.
Article Highlights
Interview with Tommy and Billy of Extremely Accurate Birds!
Winnie Wu • August 27, 2026
Has the thought ever crossed your mind that every avian species should be feted, with their uniqueness honored in song? Tommy Siegel (Jukebox the Ghost) and Billy Libby (Ingrid Michaelson), both world-touring musicians, have tasked themselves with creating the entrance music each bird deserves with their podcast Extremely Accurate Bird Songs. All episodes contain serious facts, amusing commentary, and original music for a specific bird, as well as an expert who critiques the song for accuracy.
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Upcoming Events
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Bird Walks
Everyone is welcome to join us as we explore natural areas for birds.
Volunteer Work Days
All are welcome to help restore important bird habitats.
Plan a Legacy for Birds
Leaving a gift to Chicago Bird Alliance can make a lasting difference to Chicago birds and conservation.
Ask a Bird Nerd
Are you curious about birds and their behavior, from socialization and courtship to nesting and hunting, and wonder why they live as they do? Ask us your burning bird questions, and we’ll do our best to answer them in future blog posts!