Field Trips

Pre-registration with the leader is suggested
On this trip we will be exploring the western part of Danada Forest Preserve looking for nesting Great Blue Herons who have had a rookery here in the past. Also, we will be searching for early spring migrants. Please meet on the west side of the Forest Preserve HQ parking lot.
Leader: Mike and Karen Warner, mwarner2543@gmail.com, 630 640-2450

Pre-registration with the leader is required
Join Joe Suchecki to look for early spring migrants, grassland birds and marsh birds at this great birding location. Wear appropriate clothing and footwear in case we go off-trail. Insect repellant recommended. Meet at the main parking lot on 83 rd Street, between Book Rd. and Route 59.
Leader: Joe Suchecki, Dbcsec2020@gmail.com

Pre-registration required with the leader, 10 participants
Greene Valley has a lot of great habitats in it, but you can't really cover more than one in a typical field trip due to distance. We will bike around the preserve to hit as much as possible in one run. Expect to ride about 5 miles with a few light hills (no overlook). We will be sticking to the limestone/paved trails. Meet at the north end of the Greene Road parking lot near the information sign & trailhead.
Leader: Matt Crisler, crislermj@gmail.com

Pre-registration with the leader is required
This trip will look for early migrants and returning summer residents in the Thunderbird area. We will travel along the gravel road to the campground and then walk back through the woods. Meet at the west entrance parking lot off Thunderbird Road. https://maps.app.goo.gl/qBDz7dMEctk3oJss8
Leader: Mark Freeburg, Cell: (630)661-1521, freebs59@sbcglobal.net

Pre-registration with the leader is required, limit 10 participants
We will be looking for early migrants and woodland residents and conclude the trip with a search for the resident Great Horned Owls and/or migrating Woodcocks around and after sunset. Dress warmly as we may be stationary at times. A red flashlight or headlamp is recommended. Lyman’s trails are often
muddy and there may be areas with standing water. Be prepared with appropriate footwear. Meet at the Lyman Woods main parking lot on 31 st Street.
Leader: Matt Crisler, crislermj@gmail.com

Registration is not required. Please email the leader if you plan to attend to receive updates.
Start the weekend off with a casual evening of birding. This trip is planned with the after-work/school crowd in mind, but anyone interested is welcome! Danada East is located at 3S501 Naperville Road, on the east side of the road, south of Butterfield Road and north of 1-88 (Danada House). Plan to meet at the north end of the parking lot near the entry kiosk with the benches and bike racks. This trip may be cancelled due to weather.
Leader: William Pixler, pillwixler@gmail.com

Pre-registration with the leader is required, limit 10 participants
We'll be concentrating on early woodland migrants as we explore some of the excellent trails through this preserve. We will meet in the main parking lot which is accessed off of Winfield Road just north of Butterfield Road. 
Leader: Denis Kania, djkan36@gmail.com

Pre-registration with the leader is required, limit 10 participants
This walk will cover approximately 3 miles of trails through woodland groves, meadows, wetlands and along open edges. Woodland trails can be wet and/or muddy. Meet at main parking lot on Circle Avenue, just north of Lake Street (Rt 20). https://maps.app.goo.gl/dJvRbGDZAmZ5cKGeA
Leader: Nancy Allured, nallured@gmail.com

Pre-registration with the leader required, limit 15 participants.
Shorebirds after work! Wood Dale Reservoir offers great viewing opportunities for several species of migrating shorebirds. Spotting scopes can be useful here; trip leader will have one. Shorebird IDs can be difficult at times. The trip leader will be happy to help people who may be new to it, but it will help to review field guides, eBird/Merlin, and/or some of the DBC YouTube content (Yellowlegs and Similar Waders, Peeps) ahead of time. We will meet at the parking lot at the end of School Street (298 School Street in Wood Dale if using GPS).
Leader: Matt Crisler, crislermj@gmail.com

Pre-registration with the leader required, limit 20 participants
The Heron Rookery Preserve at Lake Renwick is a limited access preserve where it is possible to view nesting egrets, Great Blue Herons, and Double-Crested Cormorants. The rookery itself is located on an island in Lake Renwick. This trip will include hiking less than 1 mile to viewing areas on natural surfaces and uneven terrain. If there is time, we may also walk some of the trails at the rookery. We will meet our guide at the visitor center at the Renwick Road entrance. Bring your cameras and scopes!

Heron Rookery Nature Preserve is located at 23202 W. Renwick Road. (On Renwick Road east of route 30/Lincoln Highway and West of the I55 overpass in Plainfield.) LINK

Dress for the weather. Bring water and bug spray.

Leader: Natalie McFaul, nmcfaul@dupagebirding.org

Pre-registration with the leader is required, limit 10 participants
This morning trip will focus on woodland migrants passing through our area. This is a popular migrant hotspot in both spring and fall. If birds are on the move, we will be in a great location to view them. Meet in the first parking lot after entering the preserve. The entrance is at the intersection of Raymond Dr. and McDowell Rd. where there is a stoplight.
Leader: Denis Kania, djkan36@gmail.com

This trip is full.

Requests to enroll should be sent to Joe Kubal at jdrk4715@aol.

A hundred or more birders will fan out across DuPage County to identify all the bird species they can find at the Spring Bird Count on Saturday May 10.  A group of birders will be in the field somewhere near your home. Come join us; we need more birders to make it possible to cover as many locations within the county as we can. You don't have to be an expert birder to participate; all skill levels are welcome.

Even if you can only bird for part of the day, we can use you. And if that’s your preference, you’ll probably be able to look for birds close to home, since we divide the county into 16 areas, with teams scouring each area. To volunteer or find out more information email Joe Suchecki.

Email Joe Suchecki at DuPagesbc@gmail.com

The DuPage Birding Club is turning 40 this year, and we will be celebrating with some birding and fun.
Everyone is invited! Mark your calendars now so you don’t miss out! Look for details about this event in
future Drummings.