Chicago Bird Sanctuaries: Magic Hedge Traditional Geocache
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Chicago Bird Sanctuaries: Magic Hedge
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Located near Montrose Beach at the edge of a woodland/grassy area. Trails are chipped, and cache is located on a slightly overgrown sandy path, not far off the main trail.
Land that was once a missile base now provides habitat for different, friendlier airborne creatures: it's one of the most spectacular birding sites in the Chicago area. The Hedge is on land owned by the Chicago Park District. In recent years, the District has allowed a nearby grassy meadow to grow taller, providing even better bird habitat; some grassland birds and butterflies have been spotted here. The District has also planted species to provide shelter and sustenance for birds.
Visitors are also likely to witness some of the threats to urban bird habitat — litter, unleashed dogs that have torn up ground cover, and 'social' trails through the Hedge area made by fishermen and beach users. Nonetheless the Hedge is still a significant harbor in the annual migration of thousands of birds, and a magical place to watch them. (text by Chris Larson, Chicago Wilderness)
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