Field Trips

Upcoming Field Trips

We offer a variety of field trips, with opportunities for all types of birders to participate and enjoy each season.  There is special support for new birders on some trips. Participants are welcome to contact the trip leader if they have any questions.

NOTE: For trips with a participant limit, registration with the trip leader is required. In those cases, you are NOT registered until you receive a confirmation from the trip leader.

Field Trips will observe a few guidelines to ensure that our birding is safe and comfortable for all.

  • Field trips are open to nonmembers.
  • Anyone not feeling well should stay home.
  • Attendees of DBC field trips and other events who are under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
  • All field trip attendees should be aware of and follow the ABA Code of Birding Ethics.

Note: When possible last-minute changes or cancellation of field trips will be posted on this page.

Annual New Year’s Day Birding at the Morton Arboretum, Lisle

There is no limit to the number of participants, but please email us to let us know you are coming and for any updates.
The bird club has a tradition of New Year’s Day birding, so come one, come all to the Morton Arboretum to start the new year right! We will gather at parking lot P13, Big Rock on the east side, https://mortonarb.org/visit-the-arboretum/maps-guides/ . We will walk about 2 miles on mulched paths. Non-members (aka, guests) can’t enter the Arb until 9:00 am, so we will start gathering at 9:00 am and begin birding at about 9:15. Nonmembers will need to pay an entrance fee. If you want to follow us in and pay the guest fee of $5.00, please let us know when you email. Here is a link for reserving an entry pass: https://buy.acmeticketing.com/events/480/list
Leader: Karen and Mike Warner, mwarner2543@gmail.com

Save the Date! DBC Members Magee Marsh, Ohio Field Trip

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

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.

We are hoping to accommodate 2 groups of 10 members, dependent on whether we have enough leaders. We will let members know when registration opens up, as soon as the itinerary is formalized. Stay tuned! * Special thanks to Denis Kania for helping us plan this trip.

Helpful Information

Please remember these guidelines:

  • Preregistration with the trip leader is required; you are NOT registered until you receive a confirmation from the trip leader.
  • Field trips are open to nonmembers.
  • It is expected that all field trip participants will follow the CDC’s recommendations regarding masks and social distancing.
  • Anyone not feeling well should not attend.
  • Attendees of DBC field trips and other events who are under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
  • All field trip attendees should be aware of and follow the ABA Code of Birding Ethics.

Field trip participants

Participants, please remember that the weather can be variable, and trails can be muddy, slippery, or even snow covered, so dress accordingly. Also, depending on weather, bring protection for biting insects, ticks, sun, rain, or winter cold. We expect everyone to enjoy birding in a safe manner. Visitors are always welcome! We do not charge fees for birding trips.

Field trip coordinators

Sherry Courtney (Sherrycourtney10@gmail.com) and Stephanie Cullerton (stephcullert@yahoo.com) manage the DBC calendar of trips. Contact them if you have questions or if you would like to lead a trip. Leaders do not have to be birding experts, just familiar with the location.

TOP BANNER: Northern Parula. Photo by Joe Suchecki.

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