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SUMMARY:Magee Marsh 2026\, Toledo\, Ohio - "This trip is full. Thanks to all of you who registered.”
DESCRIPTION:Registration with the leader is required.Magee is known around the world as one of the best places to experience the spring warbler migration\, but is also notable for the variety of other habitats in close proximity that allow you to see far more than just warblers. This trip is part of our “Special Trips” program\, and since space is limited\, all potential registrants must have a current membership with the club.  \nThis trip will be less scheduled than last year\, with more options to choose your interest and activity level. Matt’s plan is to “Bird ‘til we drop\,” which means birding from sunrise-ish to sunset\, and maybe beyond if there’s reason to. There will be a club group going throughout each day\, and participants will have the option to drop in and out as desired. While we’re able to run the trip with one leader\, if someone else is willing to volunteer\, that’ll expand our options and variety of activities (plus volunteers are guaranteed entry!).  \nPotential hotspots we’ll visit include the world-famous Magee Boardwalk\, Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge\, Metzger Marsh\, Howards Marsh\, Oak Openings Preserve\, East Harbor State Park\, and other places nearby (exact itinerary dependent on the birds!). This trip also coincides with the first week of the “Biggest Week in American Birding” Festival\, so members who would like to register to attend any part of those events can do so. Here’s the link: https://www.biggestweekinamericanbirding.com/ \nAdditional Logistical Information:– There is no club fee for this trip. However\, travel costs are at the participant's expense. We are currently checking into discounted group rates for lodging\, feel free to ask if you want to know what to budget for.– The first club event is expected to be the Magee Boardwalk around 7ish on the morning of 5/8. Plan to arrive in the Toledo area on the 7th. Note that the local area is in Eastern Time\, so you lose an hour on the way out. – The last club event is expected to be Oak Openings Preserve in the early afternoon on 5/10. From there\, it is approximately a 4 hour drive back to the DuPage area. – Last year’s ebird trip report: https://ebird.org/tripreport/369379. While we cannot guarantee any particular sighting\, this is generally representative of what we’ll be aiming to do this year.  \nIn the interest of fairness to all members\, registration for this trip will operate on a lottery system. Here’s the lottery information:– You may register yourself and one additional person.     – Entries submitted as pairs will be kept together in the drawing.    – Exceptions to the pair rule can be made for families traveling with children.– Each registration should include name\, email address\, phone number for each participant.    – You may also include your ebird information if you wish to be included on trip checklists– All entrants must be current members of DBC with dues paid for 2026.– The lottery is open until March 8th. The drawing will be conducted on March 9th and all entrants will be informed of status then. – Lottery entries should be sent to Matt Crisler. You will receive a confirmation of entry.  \nAny questions\, feel free to contact Sherry Courtney\, Special Trip Coordinator at the email below. \nLeader: Matt Crisler crislermj@gmail.comSpecial Trips Coordinator: Sherry Courtney sherrycourtney10@gmail.com
URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/magee-marsh-2026-toledo-ohio-2/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260510T000000
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SUMMARY:Spring Bird Count\, DuPage County
DESCRIPTION:Registration is required.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 9th. 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. Please sign up by April 30th to participate. \nCoordinator: Joe Suchecki\, dupagesbc@gmail.com
URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/spring-bird-count-dupage-county-5/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260512T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260512T100000
DTSTAMP:20260423T144711
CREATED:20260421T142732Z
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SUMMARY:McDowell Grove Forest Preserve\, Naperville
DESCRIPTION:Registration with the leader is required.This trip will focus on woodland migrants and resident birds. We will walk on limestone paths and some dirt paths along the river\, through the woods\, and fields. Meet in the first parking lot after entering the preserve. The entrance is off Raymond Rd\, south of Diehl Rd.Leader: Mike and Karen Warner\, mwarner2543@gmail.com\, (630) 640-2450
URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/mcdowell-grove-forest-preserve-naperville-26/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T144711
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SUMMARY:Lyman Woods\, Downers Grove
DESCRIPTION:Registration with the leader is required. Limit 15 participants. Registration for nonmembers opens on May 1.Warblers (and other spring migrants) after work! Meet at the parking lot on 31st Street. We’ll conclude the trip with some dusk birding looking for the resident Great Horned Owls. A red flashlight or headlamp is recommended. Lyman’s trails are almost always muddy regardless of weather. If rain occurs ahead of the trip\, expect areas with standing water. Be prepared with appropriate footwear.https://maps.app.goo.gl/j9GZWCC2SPn2zvbK6Leader: Matt Crisler\, crislermj@gmail.com
URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/lyman-woods-downers-grove-29/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260517T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260517T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T144711
CREATED:20260421T143437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T143437Z
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SUMMARY:Morton Arboretum - West Side\, Lisle
DESCRIPTION:Registration with the leader is required. Limit 8 participants. Registration for nonmembers opens on May 1.***Arboretum members only due to start time***  We’ll meet at P19 and do a 3 mile loop along the river to the prairie and back on mulched trails looking for warblers and residents.  (I can bring one additional person in with me if you’re not an member and want to join us).https://maps.app.goo.gl/b9WaVCSwBadmuU876Leader: Elena N Nelson\, ladylena76[at]gmail[dot]com
URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/morton-arboretum-west-side-lisle-4/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260519T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260519T100000
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SUMMARY:Meacham Grove Forest Preserve\, Bloomingdale
DESCRIPTION:Registration with the leader is required. Limit 10 participants. Registration for nonmembers opens on May 1.This walk will cover approximately three 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/ThvY3hM35h1iWHUV9Leader: Nancy Allured\, nallured@gmail.com
URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/meacham-grove-forest-preserve-bloomingdale-2/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T100000
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SUMMARY:St. James Farm\, Warrenville
DESCRIPTION:Registration with the leader is required. Limit 15 participants. Registration for nonmembers opens on May 1.We will meet at the horse statue in the main parking lot. We will walk mainly crushed limestone paths\, looking for spring migrants and returning summer residents. Please text or email me if you are interested. https://maps.app.goo.gl/zyWMqPuvEjvJmndH8Leader: Mark Freeburg\, freebs59@sbcglobal.net\, (630) 661-1521
URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/st-james-farm-warrenville-2/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T103000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T143021Z
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SUMMARY:Elsen's Hill\, Winfield
DESCRIPTION:Registration with the leader is required. Limit 15 participants. Registration for nonmembers opens on May 1.Elsen’s Hill is a premier birding spot for spring migrants and summer residents\, with a mix of woodland\, shrubland\, grassland\, and wetland.  We will target late migrating warblers such as Nashville\, Bay-breasted\, Magnolia\, and Golden-winged warblers as well as newly arrived summer residents. These include the vireos and flycatchers\, Rose-breasted Grosbeaks\, Scarlet Tanagers\, Indigo Buntings\, and Ruby-throated Hummingbirds\, among others. With luck\, we’ll find Red-headed Woodpeckers and Wood Ducks to top off the day.https://www.google.com/maps/place/West+DuPage+Woods+Forest+Preserve+-+Elsen’s+Hill+Area/Leader: Diann Bilderback\, diann.bilderback@yahoo.com\, (630) 272-5746
URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/elsens-hill-winfield-3/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T120000
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SUMMARY:Volo Bog State Natural Area\, Ingleside\, IL
DESCRIPTION:Registration with the leader is required. Limit 8 participants. Registration for nonmembers opens on May 1.Volo Bog State Natural Area is home to the only open-water quaking bog in Illinois. Formed in an ancient glacial kettle hole lake\, Volo Bog features a floating mat of sphagnum moss\, cattails and sedges surrounding the open pool of water in the center of the bog.  We’ll hike about 3 miles on the Tamarack Trail loop stopping at the observation areas.  We can expect to see marshbirds\, warblers\, and summer residents.  There are some moderate hills.  Bring a sack lunch and we can picnic afterwards.  If you’ve never been here before I highly recommend that you do the interpretive trail before you leave\, this rare ecosystem is really cool!  Bring bug spray.We’ll meet in the parking lot by the trail head to the public toilets.https://maps.app.goo.gl/QyW4FRvGBBxe9kay7Leader: Elena Nelson\, ladylena76[at]gmail[dot]com
URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/volo-bog-state-natural-area-ingleside-il/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260524T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260524T120000
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CREATED:20260421T143019Z
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SUMMARY:Lyman Woods Big Morning\, Downers Grove
DESCRIPTION:Registration with the leader is required. Limit 10 participants. Registration for nonmembers opens on May 1.Join us for an extended outing where we’ll attempt to rack up as many species as possible at Lyman Woods in one morning! Think you can help us beat last year’s score of 65 species? This will be a long outing\, and we’ll go until we run out of birds to find (the end time is a best guess and not firm).  Meet at the parking lot on 31st Street. Lyman’s trails are almost always muddy regardless of weather. If rain occurs ahead of the trip\, expect areas with standing water. Be prepared with appropriate footwear.https://maps.app.goo.gl/j9GZWCC2SPn2zvbK6Leader: Matt Crisler\, crislermj@gmail.com
URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/lyman-woods-big-morning-downers-grove/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260529T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260529T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T144711
CREATED:20260421T143018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T143018Z
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SUMMARY:Lyman Woods\, Downers Grove
DESCRIPTION:Registration with the leader is required. Limit 15 participants. Registration for nonmembers opens on May 1.Warblers (and other spring migrants) after work! Meet at the parking lot on 31st Street. We’ll conclude the trip with some dusk birding looking for the resident Great Horned Owls. A red flashlight or headlamp is recommended. Lyman’s trails are almost always muddy regardless of weather. If rain occurs ahead of the trip\, expect areas with standing water. Be prepared with appropriate footwear.https://maps.app.goo.gl/j9GZWCC2SPn2zvbK6Leader: Matt Crisler\, crislermj@gmail.com
URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/lyman-woods-downers-grove-30/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T100000
DTSTAMP:20260423T144711
CREATED:20260421T143438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T143438Z
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SUMMARY:Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie\, Elwood\, Will County
DESCRIPTION:Registration with the leader is required. Limit 20 participants. Registration for nonmembers opens on June 1.Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie is one of the premier grassland birding spots in the area. The area is littered with abandoned munitions bunkers\, as well as fantastic grassland species such as Henslow’s Sparrow\, Bell’s Vireo\, Yellow-breasted Chat\, and Blue Grosbeak. This walk will primarily take place on gravel trails\, but may venture into tall grass. Dress appropriately and bring bug spray and sun protection. We will meet at the Iron Bridge Trailhead on Route 53 in Elwood\, Illinois. The entrance to the trailhead parking lot is about a mile south of Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery and the intersection of Hoff Road and Route 53.https://maps.app.goo.gl/a8YuSYkEgV1XUG5s7Leader: Robert Perez\, robertperez787@gmail.com\, (630) 724-7534
URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/midewin-national-tallgrass-prairie-elwood-will-county/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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