18 Questions
What is a suggested solution to prevent birds from colliding with windows during migration?
Install tinted windows or exterior blinds
Why should raccoons, opossums, crows, and squirrels not be fed?
Because they eat birds' eggs and nestlings
What can be done to protect birds from hungry cats during migration?
Keep cats indoors
Why is it essential to keep garbage containers tightly sealed?
To keep raccoons, opossums, crows, and squirrels away
What is the benefit of planting a variety of plants in a garden?
To see a lot of different bird species
During migration, what do birds need to do to prepare for their next journey?
Rest, refuel, and continue
Where do herons build their rookeries?
In Lake Calumet's Big Marsh
What is the main food source for most small birds in winter?
Seeds of grasses and wildflowers
When is the peak of mating displays and nest building by resident birds?
May
What type of birds can be found in bodies of water?
Ducks and swans
Where can one observe a variety of bird species in urban areas?
Parks and gardens
What month do winter diving ducks return to the lake?
November
When can shorebirds heading south be found in local wetlands?
From July first onward
Why do ducks molt into a special 'eclipse' plumage in July?
To grow new flight feathers
What is a good time to visit the Chicago Park District's bird sanctuaries?
In September, when many landbirds are migrating
Where do swallows mass in preparation for migration?
Montrose Point
What happens to chimney swifts at dusk in July?
They vanish into a tall chimney to roost
What is the reverse of the typical migration pattern observed in September?
Warblers leading the landbirds
Learn about the migration patterns of different bird species, including when they migrate and where they can be found. Identify the birds that flock together and prepare for their journey. Test your knowledge of bird behavior during this time of year.
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