Join the crew of the Illinois Beach State Park Hawkwatch in their raptor migration monitoring efforts and celebrate their 25th consecutive year of full time coverage. The timing of this trip is at or near the peak for several species including Merlin and Sharp-shinned Hawks. Other raptor species such as Red-tailed Hawk, Bald Eagle and even an early Rough-legged Hawk are possible. This trip and what is seen will be dependent on the weather.

Meeting time: 9 a.m.

Directions: Take I-94 to Route 173, exit and head east to Sheridan Road (approx 8 miles). Go north on Sheridan Road to 17th Street and then go east. Take the park road into the park and turn right at the sign for the Sand Prairie Day Use Area. The count site is located at the first pavilion on the right.

Leader: Vic Berardi