Registration with the leader is required, limit 10 participants.This trip will focus on finding and identifying the grassland birds that nest at Springbrook Prairie including such species as Henslow’s, Savannah, and Grasshopper Sparrows; Bobolinks, Sedge Wren, and Dickcissel. Some shrubland birds such as Yellow-breasted Chat, Bell’s Vireo, and marsh nesting birds are also possible. Meet the leader at the main parking lot for Springbrook Prairie on 83rd St., west of Book Rd. The main lot is across from the Springbrook Golf Course. The trip will go off-trail and the vegetation may be wet, so please wear appropriate footwear. Ticks are an […]

Registration with the leader is required, limit 15 participants.On this field trip we will be exploring swampy river bottom and marsh habitats in hopes of finding unique breeding birds such as the Prothonotary Warbler, among others. Finding this spot can be a little tricky, but if you put “TruckParking247” into Google Maps it should take you to the right spot. Park along the side of the end of Canal Bank Road. Ask Henry if you have additional questions.Leader: Henry Meade,henrymm21@icloud.com

Registration with the leader is required, limit 10 participants.Bird the eight miles of trails by bike. We will cover most of Herrick Lake Forest Preserve with stops in different habitats along the way. Bring your bike, helmet and binoculars. You must be able to bike a minimum of eight miles. We will cover grassland, woodland, savannah, and scrub habitats looking for a wide variety of migrants. Meet in the parking lot off Herrick Road on the west side of the preserve. Leader: Nancy Allured,nallured@gmail.com

DBC members, it is time to celebrate! Newest members, founding members, and all the members in between, come and celebrate the DuPage Birding Club’s 40th Birthday! There will be lunch. There will be cake! And there will be the Forty Birds in Forty Minutes Scavenger Hunt! Date: June 14, 2025Time: 9:30 am - Forty Birds in Forty Minutes Scavenger Hunt11:30 am - Lunch servedPlace: Blackwell Forest Preserve, North Shelter Please RSVP by June 8. CLICK HERE TO RSVPWe will meet at 9:30 am at the Blackwell Forest Preserve’s North Shelter for the first ever Forty Birds in Forty Minutes Scavenger […]

Registration with the leader is required, limit 20 participants.This morning trip will be more oriented towards new birders, but experienced birders are welcome. We will walk at a leisurely pace to allow everyone to see all the birds. We will search for late migratory birds and summer residents. Meet at the Thunderbird Youth Camp Parking Lot. Go west on 79th about ½ mile, the entrance in on the south side of 79th Street, west of Greene Road.Leader: Bonnie Graham, coye72112@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! We will stick to well-maintained gravel trails and walk approximately two miles. Danada East (Danada House) is located at 3S501 Naperville Road, on the east side of the road, south of Butterfield Rd. and north of 1-88. Plan to meet at the north end of the parking lot near the entry kiosk with the benches and bike racks. This trip […]

Registration is not required.Join us for a morning walk at one of DuPage County’s premier birding hotspots to look for resident and breeding species. The walk will be approximately three miles on limestone and earthen trails; wear appropriate shoes and clothing. Meet at the visitor parking lot on the north side of Mack Road, located east of Rt. 59, and west of Winfield Road.Leader: Kyle Wiktor, 708-506-5186