Join Sinnissippi Audubon Society as the Rockford Peregrine Falcon chicks are banded by Mary Hennen of the Chicago Peregrine Program. Why are the chicks being banded? As with any bird, scientists want to know “Where do they go?” The simplest way to find out is to place color and number-coded bands, like bracelets, on the […]

Celebrate the annual return of the American White Pelicans and other migrating birds to the Rock River. A free family friendly event in downtown Rockton, Ill. and at nearby Nygren Wetland Preserve (starting at the wildlife overlook, 3714 W. Rockton Rd.) Together, Natural Land Institute, Sinnissippi Audubon Society, The Village of Rockton and JR Finally Art Studio & Gallery present a day filled […]

Join Sinnissippi Audubon as we celebrate World Migratory Bird Day on Saturday, May 13th. We will host a walking tour of the bird murals located in downtown Rockford and we will stop at two important urban bird areas - The Fordham dam and the Iconic Building. This walk is approximately 2.1 miles on paved surfaces. […]