Description

BCN has been promoting bird conservation and preserving and restoring bird habitat in the Chicago Region for more than 15 years. BCN is a coalition of 21 organizations (bird clubs, Audubon chapters, ornithological societies and conservation organizations) sharing an interest in the conservation of birds. The groups' members total more than 35,000 people living primarily in the chicago area, but also throughout Illinois, northeastern Indiana, and southern Wisconsin. BCN’s mission is the conservation of birds and the habitats they need to survive. There is no full time staff; BCN’s board is made up of volunteer representatives from the member groups who carry out the needed work.

What We Do

The Bird Conservation Network is active in many ways that both directly and indirectly impact birds including: bird monitoring, public advocacy, informing government, organizing conferences, conducting research, producing info papers, reducing bird threats, promoting restoration, birding tourism resources, and protecting birds of concern.