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.

Centennial Trail, Lemont

Pre-registration with the leader is required, limit 12 participants.
On this field trip we will meet in the gravel parking lot at the end of Canal Bank Road. Coming off of Lemont Road this turnoff is called Old Lemont Road, and it is unmarked, so turn at this pin: .41,683840, -88.003541. Google Map link. Feel free to ask questions on how to get there after you RSVP. On this field trip our main targets will be waterfowl. Common Goldeneye and Redhead, along with many others are all possible. We will also be on the lookout for songbirds on the wooded side of the trail.
Leader: Henry Meade, henrymm21@icloud.com

Save the Date! DBC Field Trip Registration Lottery Open* for Magee Marsh, Ohio, May 7-11.

Organizers: Joe Kubal, Sherry Courtney, Matt Crisler

Matching DBC member interest for the field trip to Magee Marsh with available resources has been a challenge in planning this trip. Due to the high demand anticipated, we have decided to initiate a lottery system for participation. This seems to be the most equitable and fair way to enroll potential attendees.

Right now, we only have room for 10 participants due to only having 1 hike leader. We would like to expand this to 20, so we are looking for a second hike leader to volunteer. If you are, or someone you know is, interested, please reach out to Sherry Courtney at sherrycourtney10@gmail.com.

*The lottery is open now until February 10th , 2025. You are asked to include only two participants in your email request to enroll. In this request, please include only the names and email addresses of “active birders.”  Do not include spouses and significant others who are coming with you but not participating in the actual hikes themselves.

The lottery drawing will be held mid-February, and all individuals that requested enrollment will be notified of the results shortly thereafter. If you are selected to attend the trip, the field trip coordinators will forward a packet of materials concerning lodging (we have reserved a block of rooms) and other details. There is also the possibility of having a pre-trip orientation meeting.

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


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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