Chicago is home to 7,300 acres of parkland, hundreds of acres of forest preserves, miles of Lake Michigan shoreline, and dozens of ponds and lagoons. There are also thousands of acres of golf courses and land in Chicagoans' front and back yards. These locations include a diverse range of habitats, including:
  • The Lake & its shoreline
  • Marshes, Ponds & Lagoons
  • Prairies, Savannas & Shrubby Grasslands
  • Woodlands
  • Urban Landscapes
Check out the Chicago Birding Location Map to find Chicago's birding hot spots.

Going Birding in Chicago?
Make sure you take a copy of the Chicago Bird Checklist. The checklist is also available in PDF format