2021 Piping Plover Chicks Naming Contest

Monty and Rose have returned to the Montrose Beach Dunes to nest for their third straight year. A nest with eggs was confirmed on May 12.

In 2020, Monty and Rose fledged three chicks that were named Hazel, Esperanza and Nish in an inclusive naming contest. You can read more about the names here.

In anticipation of up to 4 Piping Plover chicks this year, we are asking our community members to submit name proposals here.

The form will accept submissions through Monday May 31. After that date, we will no longer accept any further submissions.

The following members of our Chicago nature and environmental organizations will participate in the name selection process:

Teishetta Daniel, Chicago Park District
Antonio Flores, Chicago Audubon Society
Lillian Holden, Openlands
Matt Igleski, Illinois Ornithological Society
Tamima Itani, Illinois Ornithological Society
Jennifer Johnson, Wild Indigo
Judy Pollock, Chicago Audubon Society
Katty Regalado, Sierra Club
Maritza Rocha, Forest Preserves of Cook County
Jeramie Strickland, Openlands
Credell Walls, Forest Preserves of Cook County
Edward Warden, Chicago Ornithological Society

In addition, 2 youth members will join the selection committee.

We look forward to your submissions!