Click here to watch the video from the CFNIL about the Sand Bluff Bird Observatory Scholarships.

Eagle Scout Project to Benefit SBBO

My name is Camden Greenfield, and I am a member of Troop 620 in Roscoe, Illinois, chartered by the Roscoe Lions Club. I am working on my Eagle Project, which will benefit SBBO. My project is to build a 40-foot dock extension to expand the wetland net area. With the addition, they hope to gather more data about the birds that prefer marshy habitats. When I began researching how to build this project, it quickly became apparent that the materials cost would exceed the budget set aside. I am working to solicit donations and discounts from retailers. In addition, the proceeds from the silent auction at the May 10th Open House will be used to purchase necessary items to complete the dock extension. My goal is to have it installed in time for the fall banding season. 

If you are interested in donating to help defray the cost of materials, please direct your donation by check to Sand Bluff Bird Observatory and put Eagle Scout Project in the memo line. Or donate through PayPal on this website and direct the donation to Eagle Scout Project.

UPCOMING EVENTS & PROGRAMS

Oct 17 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Please join us for an educational program about owls during the peak Saw-whet Owl migration in October. Learn about the research Sand Bluff and other scientists are conducting about owl ecology and behavior. Experience the[...]

NEWS FROM SAND BLUFF

Sand Bluff Birder – August 2024

I hope everyone is enjoying their summer. In June, I visited Sand Bluff and was awed by the beautiful prairie flowers, butterflies and voluminous song of cicadas singing in the woods.  August 2024 Birder

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We visited a week ago. My daughter was fortunate enough to release a blue winged warbler after it was banded. She is still talking about it as well as other birds she sees. The work done at the observatory is life changing in a very positive way. Keep up the great work.
Carly S.

Sand Bluff Bird Observatiory is my favorite place to hike and go bird watching anytime of the year. I especially love the banding station where you can see volunteers band many different species of birds. Some are rarely seen in the wild. Like Owls and whippoorwills. Banding starts in March and continues through the summer and fall and ends sometime in November.
Marie P.

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