An environmental organization says some marsh birds that are threatened or endangered are making a comeback, and soon it will be a good time to try to see them or hear them.
The common gallinule is one of the marsh birds that’s breeding in this general area and making a comeback, thanks to restoration by groups like Audubon Great Lakes.
“The restoration that’s going on in our area’s wetlands is bringing back marsh birds that are technically threatened. Some of them are endangered,” Stephanie Beilke, conservation science manager at Audubon Great Lakes, said Monday.
The organization has a Marsh Bird Data Hub to help land managers like the forest preserves and the park districts in their own conservation efforts.
“We use audio playback, or audio broadcast of these several species that are relatively secretive,” Beilke said.
“So, we play the sound vocalizations that these birds make and then we note whether or not they respond to the calls.”
Beilke said now is a good time to start planning a visit to a local marsh, like Eggers Grove or Big Marsh.
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