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Bird Migration in Chicago, IL

Explore Bird Migration in Chicago Today

Discover the Wonders of Bird Migration This Season

Explore the fascinating world of bird migration with our tailored services designed for enthusiasts in the Bird Migration area. At Birders on the Road, we specialize in organizing guided excursions that enhance your understanding of avian movements and behaviors during migration seasons. Whether you are a seasoned birder or a curious beginner, our knowledgeable guides are here to help you uncover the wonders of nature. We also offer workshops that delve into the science and ecology behind bird migration, perfect for anyone wishing to expand their knowledge. Join us to experience the mesmerizing journey of birds today.

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Here are trailers for some of our video series (not all-inclusive); click on the title to be taken to that trailer's Series Page, or click on the Table of Contents (above) to see all we have to offer!

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Our Story.


We are birders too, and like many of our friends we cannot travel to see all the birds on earth. So we bring the images of those birds home to enjoy here.

We founded the world famous Alamo Inn B&B, Gear and Tours in 1999 to serve traveling birders in the Lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas. But not everyone travels, and those who travel have down time, so Birders on the Road brings the birds for us to enjoy where we spend most of our time, at home.

We have correspondents around the world recording their local birds to share with us. We seek out local guides, and pay them to shoot and edit videos in their slow times. As new videos arrive every week, we add them to this site.


Where Can I Learn About Bird Migration in Chicago?

In a city renowned for its diverse wildlife and lush parks, our passion for bird migration drives us at every turn. We specialize in creating unforgettable experiences tailored for enthusiasts interested in the remarkable patterns of bird migration. Our team is dedicated to educating the community in Chicago, IL about the various species that journey across our skies during crucial seasonal changes. Joining us on our guided tours and events, you'll witness firsthand the wonder of bird migration while connecting with fellow nature lovers. With our expertise and the breathtaking scenery of our local habitats, we hope to inspire a deeper appreciation for the significance of bird migration. Our mission is to ensure that every participant leaves with a newfound respect for the natural world and the awe of witnessing bird migration in action.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the purpose of this website?

    Site Goal – entertain and inform viewers through regional birding on video, and showing birds and other creatures in their habitats around the world. Birders who enjoy improving identification skills will find the site very helpful. 

  • How do I navigate though this website?

    Site Structure – The Home Page introduces the website and provides previews of subscriber videos.  Subscribers can enjoy the excitement of birds and birding on video with music, narration, and text, plus blogs about behind the scenes shooting of these videos, and information on birding destinations and services.

  • How often is new content available?

    New videos - added weekly, as fast as they arrive; more subscriptions means more new videos.

  • Who provides this content?

    Our Organization’s Objective – provide local patch birding guides with an additional source of income so they can share their passion, support their families, and continue to advocate for birdlife conservation in their region.

  • I’m a videographer; how can I submit my work?

    Criteria for Videographers – knowledgeable and skilled guides from across the globe, from whom we purchase videos shot by them, where they share their regional birdlife through the art of video. There is a portal for videographers to contact us on the Home page to have their work considered for inclusion here. 

  • I would like to support your cause. How can I have access and begin to enjoy your original bird videos?

    Subscribe – it's a simple menu driven process.


    1. Click subscribe

    2. Complete brief form with profile and password

    3. Choose a single or family plan ($20 and $25 respectively).  All plans give you 12 months of accessibility.

    4. Provide credit card

    5. Receipt is sent to subscriber’s email

    6. Subscribers can access their account at any time after login, to update or change the plan, or renew or cancel

Looking for a guide, a tour, binoculars, bird seed, a camera... ? Here, you can find anything and everything you may need on your birding and wildlife explorations!

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Your community.

Subscribers to our Birders on the Road community, have access on this web site to all our splendid videos and photos as they are released, to explore the world of birds from home. Watch and read travelogue videos and trip reports. Find useful services relevant to birders in our Services section.


If you are interested in sharing your own work or experience, do let us know through our contact form. We are looking forward to making this community as interactive, diverse and inclusive as possible.   


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