Mississippi River Eagles & More
Advanced Registration Required This will be an all-day trip to visit several sites along the Mississippi River to see eagles, other raptors, gulls, and waterfowl. Meet at 7am in the parking lot west of the main building of Yorktown Mall (facing Highland, near the Carson Pirie Scott store) in Lombard. Bring walkie-talkies, scopes, if available, and dress for the cold.NOTE: This trip is limited to 20 people (6 cars). Please register with the leader after Feb. 2. Leader: Urs Geiser, 630-310-9443, ugeiser@comcast.net
Fox River Preserves, Batavia & North
Enjoy leisurely walks looking for winter residents and early migrants starting at Red Oak Nature Center, 2343 S River St., Batavia, IL. Directions: Take Hwy 56 (Butterfield Rd.) west to Hwy 25 (east side of Fox River), drive north on Hwy 25 approx.1 mile to the Red Oak Nature Center. Meet at the Visitor Center Building. We will visit a few sites further north. A lunch stop completes the trip. Leaders: Bob and Jean Spitzer, 630-222-3307, bobspitzer1@msn.com