American Birding Association – The only organization in North America that specifically caters to recreational birders.
American Bird Conservancy – A nonprofit that strives to conserve wild birds and their habitats throughout the Americas.
Bird Conservation Network – A coalition of organizations with an interest in the conservation of birds in northeastern Illinois, southern Wisconsin, and northwestern Indiana.
Chicago Bird Alliance – A chapter of the National Audubon Society that covers Chicago and Cook County suburbs, the Chicago Bird Alliance connects people with birds and nature through educational programming, field trips, advocacy, stewardship and research.
Chicago Ornithological Society – Promotes the scientific and educational aspects of ornithology in the greater Chicago area.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology – The nation’s premier institution for research and education on birds. It’s the organization behind eBird, Merlin, All About Birds and other resources.
DuPage Birding Club – Our neighbors to the east whose purpose is to promote birding as an avocation, and to educate its members and the public.
eBird – A repository of birding information managed by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
Illinois Audubon Society – Our parent organization.
Illinois Ornithological Society – An organization dedicated to Illinois birds and birding. It has a link to submit documentation of rare and unusual birds to IORC.
McHenry County Audubon Society – A chapter of Illinois Audubon, this one us on our county’s northern border.
Sand Bluff Bird Observatory – Located in northwestern Illinois, Sand Bluff calls itself “one of the largest small-bird banding operations in the country that is open to the public.” Visitors are welcome to watch and learn.
Will County Audubon Society – A chapter of Illinois Audubon, this one is located to our southeast.
Wildlife Rehabilitation Centers
If you find an injured bird or other animal, contact one of these organizations for rehabilitation.
Anderson Humane (South Elgin) 847.697.2880
Flint Creek Wildlife Rehabilitation (Barrington) 847.842.8000
Oaken Acres Wildlife Center (Sycamore) 815-895-9666
Willowbrook Wildlife Center (Glen Ellyn) 630.942.6200
Miscellany
The Chicago Nighthawk Project – It wouldn’t be summer in Chicago without the sound of Common Nighthawks in the evening. This research project aims to preserve this iconic species. See how you can participate!
The Chimney Swifts Organization – The folks who supplied us with the inspiration and the construction information needed for our successful Chimney Swift tower project.
The Cook County Coyote Project – Chris Anchor, the leader of this coyote study, was a guest speaker at our April 2009 meeting. The presentation was both well-attended and highly informative.
The Friends of Hackmatack – Ed Collins spoke at our April 2011 meeting about the proposed Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge in northeast Illinois/southeast Wisconsin. Following the presentation, KCA unanimously voted to support the project.
The North American Bird Banding Program – Use this website to report a banded or collared bird.