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The Birding At Magic Hedge Recently Has Been Beyond Epic

 It's been an amazing few days recently at Montrose for birders
Birders at Montrose
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UPTOWN — The birding recently at Montrose Point's renowned Magic Hedge has been out-of-control good.

Dozens of birders have visited Chicago's premier spot for birding to see orioles, warblers and numerous other species of birds that are currently migrating through Chicago.

Montrose Point is Chicago's most diverse bird area with 330 bird species documented.

Earlier this year, members of the Illinois Birders Exchanging Thoughts voted Montrose Point Illinois' best birding spot.

"Montrose Point is great for birds because it sticks out in Lake Michigan and traps migrants there and it is the perfect habitat for migrants," said Oliver Burrus, who organized the birders group vote.

Hundreds of bird species come through Chicago as a feeding and resting stop as they journeyed from as far south as South America. The city provides trees, beaches and other habitats that aren't available on farmland. That even includes Chicago golf courses, which are filled with ponds, sand and trees.

Check out some of the amazing birds that recently visited Montrose Point in the slideshow above from the Chicago Aububon Society Facebook page.