How Birdwatching Makes Chicago Winters Less Miserable — And More Magical

The story idea was inspired by my observation of people sharing snowbird photos on Facebook. I attended a few bird walks and talked to birders and experts to learn about what makes birding special in Chicago winter.

This feature is an example of service journalism and community reporting. I received several emails from readers and birding communities about how they appreciate the well-reported story and the rich information included that's beginner friendly.