Hi everyone. I live in west suburban Chicago and am just getting into birding more seriously as opposed to the casual observer I have been. I'm an avid photographer (for more years than I care to own up to) but have just recently been training my lens on birds. I found a nesting site of some Great Blue Herons and have taken quite a few shots of them--mostly flying but some in their nests. I hope to learn a lot from all of you and to contribute some photographs that will bring you joy!
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Hi From Northern IL (1 Viewer)
- Thread starter SteveL504
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Mark Bruce
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Hi Steve,a warm welcome to you from the BirdForum Moderators & Administration.Good to have you with us.
jedku
Marc
Glad you have decided to pursue birding. Welcome to paradise! Looking forward to seeing your photos and reading about your discoveries.
I was almost to go to Chicago on business. Was reading up on Montrose Point as a great migration magnet in April. But the trip is cancelled.
I hope, in addition to Birdforum, you are joining a local birding club. You can learn alot about the best places to bird, birds, birding technique, etc. from the people in local clubs. A quick search on the internet shows several clubs with regular birdwalks in the Chicago area. Welcome!
Marc
I was almost to go to Chicago on business. Was reading up on Montrose Point as a great migration magnet in April. But the trip is cancelled.
I hope, in addition to Birdforum, you are joining a local birding club. You can learn alot about the best places to bird, birds, birding technique, etc. from the people in local clubs. A quick search on the internet shows several clubs with regular birdwalks in the Chicago area. Welcome!
Marc
Dr Manjeet Singh
Dr.Manjeet Singh
Hi Steve warm welcome to the Birdforum-and Joy is one of the name's of this Forum- 
susan b williams
Member
Welcome, the use of my digital with 40x, then on to the laptop brings much joy in Winn.Co,Ill. there are some good bird e-mail sites to refer to for rare bird sightings for our part of midwest. But to photo the Whooping Cranes is my favorite.If you get this way, please holler.
