Lincoln Park in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

European White Stork

Ciconia ciconia

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, February 14, 2026

1. European White Stork Marker

Inscription. In folklore, white storks have often been linked with childbirth. Their annual migration to Europe each spring was associated with birth and renewal.

Erected by Lincoln Park Zoo.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Arts, Letters, Music.

Location. 41° 55.354′ N, 87° 38.004′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in Lincoln Park. It can be reached from North Stockton Drive near West Webster Avenue, on the right when traveling north. The marker is in Lincoln Park Zoo. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Chicago IL 60614, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest

and on the Great Lakes.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Essential, But Endangered

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(here, next to this marker); Snowy Owl (within shouting distance of this marker); Penguin Colonies (within shouting distance of this marker); Penguins Need Protection (within shouting distance of this marker); Japanese Macaque (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Eadie Levy's Landmark Café (about 300 feet away); Grey Seal (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Grey Seal (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.

More about this marker. This listing in the right side of the sign; the left side is for the cinereous vulture, which is also displayed in this cage at Lincoln Park Zoo.

Also see . . . Lincoln Park Zoo: European White Stork. (Submitted on February 19, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)

European White Stork at Lincoln Park Zoo image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, February 14, 2026

2. European White Stork at Lincoln Park Zoo

Credits. This page was last revised on February 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 19, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 31 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 19, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.