Harold's Monks in Washington Park Traditional Cache

This cache has been archived.

Reviewer Smith: Reviewer Smith

More
Hidden : 4/29/2007
Difficulty:
1 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size: micro (micro)

Join now to view geocache location details. It's free!

Watch

How Geocaching Works
Looking for a different adventure?

Related Web Page

Please note Use of geocaching.com services is subject to the terms and conditions in our disclaimer.

Geocache Description:

A Preform. BYOP

The largest concentration of Monk Parakeets in the Chicagoland area.


Feathering the nest

In the 1980's, a dozen or so South American Monk Parakeets were released into the park directly across the street from the Hampton House. They settled in a large Ash tree.

By the summer of 1988 bird watchers counted two dozen birds in the original tree. The population has continued to redouble frequently. The park, which is in the Chicago Park District has been renamed Harold Washington Park. The flock, known to many as Harold's Parakeets, has grown to a few hundred birds that nest throughout this park, Burnham Park and Jackson Park on the South Side of Chicago.


Hanging Around

The original tree became infested with termites and collapsed on June 12, 2004. Over 50 birds were displaced by the collapse. The nests were replaced in other nearby trees. Birdwatchers come from around the world to see this flock of birds. Many miss the original tree, but they still visit.


Jus' Sitting

Thanks to Hmarq, Liminal man and GeoGil for calling attention to these birds in westside caches!

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Yrsg fvqr bs penpx va fvqr bs gerr

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
-------------------------
N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)


Advertising with Us