Woodlands, Wetlands, Prairies and Birds!
A rewilding, brought about first through neglect and now through intentional human effort, is occurring on all over the world and certainly here in the Midwest. Over the years, I have discovered unique beauties on ambling adventures along the Wisconsin and Michigan Shoreline, and even in the heart the city…downtown Chicago. At the Bird and Butterfly Sanctuary.
A bird lover and nature lovers Paradise.
Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary can be found by following Montrose Avenue east until crossing Lake Shore Drive and into Lincoln Park. Visit the magic hedge, on the west side of the sanctuary, but stay on the trails as much as possible in order to not disturb the nesting and resting Birds. Make sure you take the path in One Direction and return in the opposite direction in order to navigate the whole area.
Don’t forget to walk down to the pier where you will see rare ducks, loons, and possibly peregrine falcons.
A definite must if you’re ever in the area!
Close and up front! This guy just stopped and stared as I walked down the Des Plaines River Trail.