Illinois Birding. Its mission is to promote the JOY of birding by. This area five miles south of Newton provides habitat for several grassland species particularly for Greater Prairie-Chicken a bird almost extirpated in Illinois.
Allerton is a wonderful location for birding in Central Illinois. Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary Chicago Illinois. These habitats as well as the nearby restored grasslands have attracted more than 225 bird species.
Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary Chicago Illinois.
This group is open to birders and birdwatchers of all skill levels so please be. Adam Sell is a board member and secretary of the organization. Greater Prairie Chickens Grasshopper Sparrows and Henslows Sparrow make the list along with the most well known grassland bird the Meadowlark. This area five miles south of Newton provides habitat for several grassland species particularly for Greater Prairie-Chicken a bird almost extirpated in Illinois.