Who we are

Members of the Chicago birding community created a working group in 2016 for the advancement of a bird-friendly building ordinance for the City of Chicago.  Representatives from Chicago Bird Alliance, Chicago Bird Collision Monitors, Chicago Ornithological Society and the Feminist Bird Club - Chicago Chapter work together as "Bird Friendly Chicago," an alliance to promote a safer urban environment for birds through improved lighting, landscaping and glass features of buildings. Partner organizations and individuals are invited to join our efforts.

Group Leaders

Annette Prince, Chair

Kath Gillespie

Carl Giometti

Kris Hansen

Matt Igleski

Booker Marshall

Judy Pollock

Sunshine Soleda de Vries

Audrey Vicks

Edward Warden

Many friends and partners in the Chicago bird conservation, conservation, government and building communities have contributed to our efforts. The late Claire Halpin was a valued Bird Friendly Chicago founding member whose contributions were critical to our collaboration. We particularly thank Jerry Adelmann, Mike Berkshire, Louise Clemency, Donnie Dann, Kathy Dickhut, Aaron Durnbagh, Jeanne Gang, John Geahan, Cathy Geraghty, Alderman Brian Hopkins, Katie Kaluzny, Wendy Paulson, Brad Roback, Cindy Rubik, Christine Sheppard, Debra Shore, Doug Stotz, Michelle Uting and Karen Weigert for their advice and support.