Locations

This map shows the different locations in and around Chicago where we conducted observations to better understand the behavior of the birds and how the noise level in the area impacts the number of birds. We began collecting data on these four categories daily over four weeks.

big marsh

A 300 acre park that is a part of the even larger Calumet Area Reserve. The area used to be a dumping ground for industrial waste, but has since been restored and is now a location teeming with wildlife (including birds!). The park includes a variety of habitats, including savannahs, a large pond, woodland, and prairie. Part of Big Marsh includes a bike/skate park.

Savannah - This location had a lot of vegetation, quiet trails, and observation areas, variety of plants. We noticed that in the evening (sunset) these birds gather together.

Wetland location- The wetland area consists of cattails, reeds, and water plants where the birds feed and nest. The wetland is an essential part of big marsh, it protects water, reduces flooding, and supports wildlife.

Prairie in the middle of woodland- Rocks sand, dry area, long trails. In this location we kept identifying the Northern Cardinal in this specific area.

North park

A 46 acre hidden gem offering a variety of natural landscape, including oak savannah, forest, wetland, and prairie. The center features three scenic trails, main loop, wetland, and woodland. These trails are perfect for leisurely strolls or quick hikes.

Stone Pond

The stone pond is a man made pond created from stones. Along the sides of the pond live various types of plants, small animals and insects.

Pond

This pond is a natural pond consisting of many lily pads and cattails. In this pond you can find things such as birds, insects, frogs, turtles and more.

Wooded Area

Off the trails are areas filled with many different types of plants and trees. Many small animals live in these areas but occasionally you may see a deer pass by.

Entrance

The entrance has a small building with benches nearby. Along with that there are clear paths laid out with plants and trees surrounding those paths.

Eugene field park

Eugene Field Park is a 16 acre park that offers a blend of natural landscapes and community space. It has wide open fields that are dedicated to natural area along the river. Eugene field wan’t always a park district park; Eugene field was once open farm land which sat empty, but in April 2011 a US army corp of engineers led a project on ecological restoration.

Bridge area

This bridge connects the natural paths of Eugene Field Park with the Field House/round-about. It passes over the North Branch Chicago River, which is flanked by trees and other tall types of vegetation.

Nature trail

The natural trails are paved paths that are surrounded by wildflowers and other types of native plants. There are few trees and a dried up pond/marsh on one side.

entrance

Similar to the natural trails, the entrance has wildflowers and native plants on one side. On the other, there is a baseball field or plain green lawn. A road was present very close by.

Walking Stick Woods

The walking stick woods is a 12-acre satellite area, this area has perfect trails and outside activities. This location was once a poorly drained woodland area with high water and saturated soil.

Vegetation everywhere, filled with many trees that provide the perfect amount of shade for the plants. it includes a picnic table, marked paths and signs.

Quiet, wooded trail with small trees on both sides and the occasional larger tree.

entry way to walking stick woods, many trails going different directions, tall grass in entry, a lot of shade as soon as you walk in.

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