Joe Kubal and Sherry Courtney are organizing a Spring migration field trip to “The Biggest Week in American Birding.” https://www.biggestweekinamericanbirding.com/

We are excited that Matt Crisler has volunteered to lead one of our groups on this field trip. We are hoping to accommodate two groups of 10 members each, if we have a second leader step up to volunteer. If you are interested, please contact Joe or Sherry.

Magee Marsh is a 4 ½ hour drive from Naperville, and is one of the best locations in the country to see a wide variety of warblers. In the surrounding areas, we are also likely to see terns, eagles, swallows, waterfowl and shorebirds, and perhaps Lapland Longspurs, Black-necked Stilts, pipits, Orchard Oriole, titmouse, Carolina Wrens, and many more.

This trip will include 4 nights, each morning beginning on the Boardwalk at Magee Marsh, where we will be able to see a variety of birds up close, followed by day trips to nearby birding areas which will include: Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge, Metzger Marsh, Howards Marsh, East Harbor State Park, along with some off the beaten path places and stops.

Our special thanks to Denis Kania for helping us plan this trip.

Notice:
We plan to open registration in early February. Keep an eye out for a special email notification to DBC members for the date and time when registration begins. The first 20 members to email Joe Kubal at that time will be registered for this trip.