BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//DuPage Birding Club - ECPv6.15.14//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:DuPage Birding Club X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://dupagebirding.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for DuPage Birding Club REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240317T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240317T120000 DTSTAMP:20260424T051134 CREATED:20240226T140000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240224T164737Z UID:10000442-1710662400-1710676800@dupagebirding.org SUMMARY:Fermilab\, Warrenville DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration is required (please email)\, limit 8 participants.Please note that Fermilab is a government research facility and has strict access requirements: All participants aged 18 and over must have a REAL-ID compliant state ID or passport to enter the site. When on site\, you must remain in public areas at all times\, have a visitor’s tag visible\, and leave the same way they came in. When arriving at Fermilab\, present your ID and let the security guard know you are here for bird watching\, they will provide a visitors tag for you to wear. Full details on public access to Fermilab can be found HERE.We will cover a variety of habitats\, but will primarily look for waterfowl\, sparrows\, and early migrants. We will cover about 2 miles – mostly on wide\, but occasionally uneven mown grass trails – as we walk a loop around the AE Sea Nature Area. Depending on time and interest\, we may drive elsewhere within Fermilab. We will meet at the ‘Red Barn Area’ located at the end of Sauk Circle Google Map Link If needed\, Fermilab security can provide a site map and directions to this area when you arrive.Leader: William Pixler\, pillwixler@gmail.com or text 630-917-5419 URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/fermilab-warrenville-3/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240316T074500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240316T104500 DTSTAMP:20260424T051134 CREATED:20240226T140000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240224T164100Z UID:10000441-1710575100-1710585900@dupagebirding.org SUMMARY:McKee Marsh\, Warrenville DESCRIPTION:Registration not required.This site remains one of DuPage County’s premier birding spots. Walk around the marsh with us to check out winter and incoming spring birds. Most of our walk will be on preserve limestone and earthen trails; wear appropriate shoes and clothing. Meet at the visitor parking lot on the north side of Mack Rd.\, located between Winfield Rd. and Rt. 59 in Warrenville.Leader: Kyle Wiktor\, cell: 708-506-5186 URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/mckee-marsh-warrenville-32/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240315T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240315T093000 DTSTAMP:20260424T051134 CREATED:20240226T140000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240224T163817Z UID:10000440-1710487800-1710495000@dupagebirding.org SUMMARY:Fullersburg Woods\, Oak Brook DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration suggested so you can be contacted if the trip is canceled due to bad weather.Beginning birders welcome. We’ll explore the woodlands along Salt Creek on pretty easy\, level trails\, as well as the feeders around the visitor’s center and other buildings. Meet in the main parking lot at 3609 Spring Road. If conditions are good\, we might do a quick side-trip at the end to nearby Dean Nature Sanctuary. More info here: https://www.dupageforest.org/places-to-go/forest-preserves/fullersburg-woodsLeader: Steve Constantelos\, steve.constantelos@gmail.com\, 630-890-8956 URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/fullersburg-woods-oak-brook-7/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240314T074500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240314T110000 DTSTAMP:20260424T051134 CREATED:20240314T013715Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240314T013718Z UID:10000448-1710402300-1710414000@dupagebirding.org SUMMARY:Morton Arboretum\, West Side - Canceled DESCRIPTION:Canceled due to rain. Rescheduled for Thursday March 21st. URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/morton-arboretum-west-side-canceled-2/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240310T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240310T110000 DTSTAMP:20260424T051134 CREATED:20240226T140000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T024519Z UID:10000438-1710057600-1710068400@dupagebirding.org SUMMARY:Centennial Trail\, Lemont DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration with the leader is required\, limit 12 participants.On this field trip our main targets will be early returning spring migrants. Northern Shovelers and Redheads\, along with a large array of waterfowl are all possible. We will also be on the lookout for songbirds such as Rusty Blackbirds\, Eastern Towhees\, and many more\, on the wooded side of the trail. 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 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.Leader: Henry Meade\, henrymm21@icloud.com URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/centennial-trail-lemont-22/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240302T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240303T170000 DTSTAMP:20260424T051134 CREATED:20240128T210000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240128T171730Z UID:10000431-1709366400-1709485200@dupagebirding.org SUMMARY:SAVE THE DATE! Chautauqua Snow Geese spectacular (maybe) DESCRIPTION:Sometime between late February and early March\, Snow Geese can be present at Chautauqua\, in 10’s\, even 100’s of thousands – a true wildlife spectacular! If that happens\, DBC will organize a trip on short notice\, so watch your email… URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/save-the-date-chautauqua-snow-geese-spectacular-maybe/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240225T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240225T110000 DTSTAMP:20260424T051134 CREATED:20240128T210000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240128T170926Z UID:10000428-1708848000-1708858800@dupagebirding.org SUMMARY:Centennial Trail\, Lemont DESCRIPTION: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 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. Please register with kathleenreeves22@yahoo.com URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/centennial-trail-lemont-14/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240210T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240210T110000 DTSTAMP:20260424T051134 CREATED:20240128T210000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240128T171339Z UID:10000427-1707555600-1707562800@dupagebirding.org SUMMARY:Morton Arboretum DESCRIPTION:There is no limit to this walk\, but please let the field trip leader know if you plan on attending.This field trip will focus on winter migrants\, specifically Red and White-winged Crossbills\, which have been seen at the Arboretum in the past. We will start at the Visitor Center and walk through some of the pine forests looking for Crossbills. We’ll then wander around a bit looking for other winter birds and waterfowl. We will meet in front of the visitor center. *Please note that a timed-reservation entry is required for all NON-members. Timed entry tickets can be obtained at the link below. Please reach out if you have any questions. https://mortonarb.org/visit-the-arboretum/Leader: Robert Perez\, 630-724-7534 or robertperez787@gmail.com URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/morton-arboretum/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240204T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240204T113000 DTSTAMP:20260424T051134 CREATED:20240128T210000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240128T171234Z UID:10000426-1707037200-1707046200@dupagebirding.org SUMMARY:Little Red Schoolhouse DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration with the leader is required\, limit 10 participants.Currently the grounds are open from 9am to 5pm. Nature Center exhibit buildings remain closed. Drinking fountains may not be available; please bring your own water. Please dress warmly and in layers. We will walk mostly on natural trails\, so hiking boots with solid treads are advised. We can expect to see Woodpeckers\, Chickadees\, Nuthatch\, Sparrows\, Juncos\, and Waterfowl. The walk will be approximately 2 ½ to 3 hours. The Little Red Schoolhouse address is 9800 Willow Springs Rd\, Willow Springs 60480.  Directions: From LaGrange\, I usually take LaGrange Rd South\, turn right on to W 95th  St\, and then turn left (south) on Flavin Rd.  The entrance is about a half mile further on the right.  For directions from other locations\, I recommend using a GPS or contacting the nature center at 708.839.6897.Leader: Alan Seelye-James\, Cell: 954-708-4804 with any questions. URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/little-red-schoolhouse-2/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240203T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240203T093000 DTSTAMP:20260424T051134 CREATED:20240128T210000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240128T170158Z UID:10000425-1706945400-1706952600@dupagebirding.org SUMMARY:McKee Marsh\, Warrenville DESCRIPTION:No registration is required. There is no limit for this walk.This site remains one of DuPage County’s premier birding spots. Walk around the marsh with us to check out winter birds. Most of our walk will be on preserve limestone and earthen trails; wear appropriate shoes and clothing. Meet at the visitor parking lot on the north side of Mack Rd.\, located between Winfield Rd. and Rt. 59 in Warrenville.Leader: Kyle Wiktor\, cell: 708-506-5186 URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/mckee-marsh-warrenville-31/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240121T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240121T160000 DTSTAMP:20260424T051134 CREATED:20240112T185844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240112T185846Z UID:10000424-1705827600-1705852800@dupagebirding.org SUMMARY:Des Plaines River Tour DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration suggested so you can be contacted if the trip is canceled due to bad weather. Meet at the Bolingbrook Park & Ride lot\, 120 E. Old Chicago Drive\, Bolingbrook\, IL 60440 (Behind Ramada Inn). We can carpool from there. We will travel downstream along the Des Plaines River looking for waterfowl. The trip will end in the Channahon area. We can stop for lunch along the way. A scope would be helpful\, but not necessary. Hope to be back late afternoon or you can return earlier. Trip may be canceled if roads become hazardous.Leader: Jeff Smith\, 331-481-3362\, mrqmagoo13@gmail.com URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/des-plaines-river-tour-5/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240121T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240121T093000 DTSTAMP:20260424T051134 CREATED:20231228T170948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240118T155257Z UID:10000422-1705824000-1705829400@dupagebirding.org SUMMARY:Seager Park\, Naperville CANCELED DESCRIPTION:FIELD TRIP CANCELED DUE TO BAD WEATHER. Pre-registration suggested so you can be contacted if the trip is canceled due to bad weather. New birders welcome. A short walk to see what birds have settled in for winter in this 30-acre patch of woods\, ephemeral wetland\, and grass\, with lots of edge habitat. We’ll keep our eyes and ears open for woodpeckers\, raptors\, crows\, etc. Trails are mostly level\, although we have an option to descend into the beautiful ravine down a somewhat steep slope.  Meet in the parking lot at 1163 Plank Road\, Naperville.Leader: Steve Constantelos\, steve.constantelos@gmail.com\, 630-890-8956 URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/seager-park-naperville-6/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240119T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240119T100000 DTSTAMP:20260424T051134 CREATED:20231228T170915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240111T160841Z UID:10000421-1705651200-1705658400@dupagebirding.org SUMMARY:Knoch Knolls Park\, Naperville CANCELLED DESCRIPTION:THIS TRIP HAS BEEN CANCELLED. Pre-registration suggested so you can be contacted if the trip is canceled due to bad weather. New birders welcome. We’ll visit a few spots that highlight the park’s variety of habitats\, staying within about 1/3 mile of the parking lot. Trails are level and are grass/dirt/paved. Meet at the parking lot on 336 Knoch Knolls Rd.\, Naperville.Leader: Steve Constantelos\, steve.constantelos@gmail.com\, 630-890-8956 URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/knoch-knolls-park-naperville-7/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240115T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240115T100000 DTSTAMP:20260424T051134 CREATED:20231228T170846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240113T130902Z UID:10000420-1705305600-1705312800@dupagebirding.org SUMMARY:Centennial Trail\, CANCELED DESCRIPTION:THIS TRIP IS CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER. Pre-registration suggested so you can be contacted if the trip is canceled due to bad weather.On this field trip our main target will be looking for waterfowl and other winter residents.  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 is unmarked\, so turn at this pin: 41\,683840\, -88.003541. Google Map link.  Please call if you have any problems with directions.Leader: Mark Freeburg\, freebs59@sbcglobal.net or call or text 630-661-1521 URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/centennial-trail-lemont-13/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240114T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240114T170000 DTSTAMP:20260424T051134 CREATED:20231228T170812Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240112T190040Z UID:10000419-1705222800-1705251600@dupagebirding.org SUMMARY:Des Plaines River Tour Cancelled (Rescheduled for Jan. 21st) DESCRIPTION:THIS TRIP HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER. Pre-registration suggested so you can be contacted if the trip is canceled due to bad weather. Meet at the Bolingbrook Park & Ride lot\, 120 E. Old Chicago Drive\, Bolingbrook\, IL 60440 (Behind Ramada Inn). We can carpool from there. We will travel downstream along the Des Plaines River looking for waterfowl. The trip will end in the Channahon area. We can stop for lunch along the way. A scope would be helpful\, but not necessary. Hope to be back late afternoon or you can return earlier. Trip may be canceled if roads become hazardous.Leader: Jeff Smith\, 331-481-3362\, mrqmagoo13@gmail.com URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/des-plaines-river-tour-3/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240113T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240113T170000 DTSTAMP:20260424T051134 CREATED:20231228T170746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240111T141453Z UID:10000418-1705156200-1705165200@dupagebirding.org SUMMARY:Fermilab CANCELED DESCRIPTION:THIS TRIP HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER.Pre-registration is required (please email)\, limit 8 participants.Please note that Fermilab is a government research facility and has strict access requirements: All participants aged 18 and over must have a REAL-ID compliant state ID or passport to enter the site. When on site\, must remain in public areas at all times\, have a visitor’s tag visible\, and leave the same way they came in. When arriving at Fermilab\, present your ID and let the security guard know you are here for bird watching\, they will provide a visitors tag for you to wear. Full details on public access to Fermilab can be found HERE. \n\n\n\nWe will meet at the ‘Red Barn Area’ located at the end of Sauk Cir Google Map Link (If needed\, Fermilab security can provide a site map and directions to this area when you arrive) for a short trip through the Sparrow Hedge before heading over to the Buffalo Field to look for winter resident Short-eared Owls and other raptors which are typically active in this area around sunset.Leader: William Pixler  pillwixler@gmail.com or text 630-917-5419 URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/fermilab-warrenville-2/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240107T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240107T100000 DTSTAMP:20260424T051134 CREATED:20231228T170707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231228T170708Z UID:10000417-1704614400-1704621600@dupagebirding.org SUMMARY:McKee Marsh\, Warrenville DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration with the leader is required\, limit 10 participants. \n\n\n\nWe will be looking for winter resident birds.  Meet at the visitor parking lot on the north side of Mack Rd.\, located between Winfield Rd. and Rt. 59 in Warrenville. Most of our walk will be on limestone and earthen trails.  The trip will be cancelled if there is inclement weather.Leaders: Steve and Kathy Mineck\, (day of\, 630-254-4077)\, kmineck@yahoo.com URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/mckee-marsh-warrenville-30/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240101T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240101T110000 DTSTAMP:20260424T051134 CREATED:20231228T170632Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231228T170635Z UID:10000408-1704099600-1704106800@dupagebirding.org SUMMARY:New Year’s Day Birding at the Morton Arboretum\, Lisle DESCRIPTION:A reservation with the Morton Arboretum is required if you are a nonmember. (see below).There is no limit to the number of participants.You do not need to register with the DBC Organizer listed below\, but she is available to answer questions.Come one\, come all to Morton Arboretum to start the new year right! Gather at parking lot P33 on the west side https://mortonarb.org/visit-the-arboretum/maps-guides/. 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.Here is the link for reserving an entry pass: https://buy.acmeticketing.com/events/480/listPlease read the details below on how to obtain an entry pass to the Arboretum: ● Every nonmember/guest attendee must reserve their own entry pass online. ● This must be done well in advance (days). ● Non-members (aka\, Guests) will need to pay for their pass. ● Entry passes are sent via email. ● The pass must be shown at the entry gate. ● Entry is only allowed at the selected entry time.Leader: Vicky Sroczynski: vsroczynski@comcast.net URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/new-years-day-birding-at-the-morton-arboretum-lisle-3/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231230T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231230T103000 DTSTAMP:20260424T051134 CREATED:20231125T202825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231129T182116Z UID:10000407-1703923200-1703932200@dupagebirding.org SUMMARY:Whalon Lake\, Naperville DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration with the leader is required\, limit 15 participants.The goal of this trip will be to help participants get last minute additions to their year lists. Whalon Lake can have great diversity of waterfowl\, so we will be looking for goldeneye\, mergansers etc. Please meet in the parking lot off of Royce Road that is east of the dog park.Leader: Henry Meade. Please register with henrymm21@icloud.com URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/whalon-lake-naperville-2/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231229T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231229T120000 DTSTAMP:20260424T051134 CREATED:20231125T202450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231228T171422Z UID:10000406-1703836800-1703851200@dupagebirding.org SUMMARY:Southeast DuPage and Southwest Cook\, Waterfowl Search DESCRIPTION:Cancelled. \n\n\n\nWe’ll look for waterfowl\, gulls\, and other birds at the Borrow Pit (Waterfall Glen/Canalbank Rd.)\, Lemont Quarries\, and Saganashkee Slough. Depending on ice conditions and sightings\, we may stop at Sag Quarries\, Longjohn Slough at Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center\, and Maple Lake too.Meet at Waterfall Glen\, Lemont Rd entrance for Poverty Prairie (Google Maps Parking Lot #3) so we can gather and caravan to the Borrow Pit.Leader: Vicky Sroczynski\, vsroczynski@comcast.net URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/southeast-dupage-and-southwest-cook-waterfowl-search-8/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231226T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231226T100000 DTSTAMP:20260424T051134 CREATED:20231125T202000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231125T202003Z UID:10000405-1703577600-1703584800@dupagebirding.org SUMMARY:Knoch Knolls Park\, Naperville DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration suggested so you can be contacted if the trip is canceled due to bad weather.We’ll enjoy the winter quiet and explore a few spots that highlight the park’s variety of habitats\, staying within about 1/3 mile of the parking lot. New birders welcome. We’ll look and listen for woodpeckers and whoever else has decided to spend the holidays in our area. Trails are level and are grass/dirt/paved. Meet at the parking lot on 336 Knoch Knolls Rd.\, Naperville.Leader: Steve Constantelos\, 630-890-8956\, steve.constantelos@gmail.com URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/knoch-knolls-park-naperville-6/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231221T161000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231221T165000 DTSTAMP:20260424T051134 CREATED:20231125T201558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231125T201732Z UID:10000404-1703175000-1703177400@dupagebirding.org SUMMARY:Springbrook Prairie\, Naperville DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration with the leader is required\, limit 15 participants.Join Joe Suchecki at Springbrook Prairie in Naperville to look for Short-eared Owls. Short-eared Owls frequently winter at Springbrook Prairie and can be seen as they come out to hunt over the preserve at dusk. Meet at the Model Aircraft Field Parking Lot on Plainfield-Naperville Rd.\, south of 75th St. in Naperville. We will walk a short distance off-trail to wait for the owls to appear. Dress very warmly since we will be standing in one place as the sun goes down. Note that the owls are generally pretty far away and often appear just as the light is failing\, so this trip does not offer a photo-op. The trip will last about 30-40 min. \n\n\n\nContact Joe if you plan on attending. The owls do not always winter at Springbrook and the trips will be canceled if they are not around or in the event of inclement weather.Leader: Joe Suchecki. Register via email: dbcsec2020@gmail.com. Phone: 630-369-5570. URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/springbrook-prairie-naperville-17/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231217T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231217T170000 DTSTAMP:20260424T051134 CREATED:20231125T200858Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231125T201254Z UID:10000403-1702800000-1702832400@dupagebirding.org SUMMARY:Christmas Bird Count\, Lisle-Arboretum Circle DESCRIPTION:Cutoff for registration to assist in the count is December 8.Birders of all skill levels are welcome on the Lisle-Arboretum CBC. The Chicago Ornithological Society(www.chicagobirder.org) sponsors this count where sub-teams are assigned to various locations. Even if you cannot go out in the field\, there is another way to contribute: DBC members who live in the count circle can participate as a feederwatcher. For details and signup:https://www.chicagobirder.org/events/2023/12/17/lisle-christmas-bird-count#:~:text=WHEN%3A%20The%20Lisle%2DArboretum%20Christmas\,circle%22%20on%20the%20count%20day URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/christmas-bird-count-lisle-arboretum-circle-5/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231216T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231216T170000 DTSTAMP:20260424T051134 CREATED:20231125T200252Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231125T200255Z UID:10000402-1702713600-1702746000@dupagebirding.org SUMMARY:Christmas Bird Count\, Fermilab Circle DESCRIPTION:Cutoff for registration to assist in the count is December 1.The DuPage Birding Club sponsors this Christmas Bird Count. Thousands of birds and over 100 species have been logged in previous Bird Counts. This opportunity to join almost 100 other birders is open to all skill levels. If you did not count last year\, please contact the compiler\, Jeff Chapman\, for details or to volunteer and to be assigned to a location and area captain.Contact: Jeff Chapman\, jeffchapman948@gmail.com URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/christmas-bird-count-fermilab-circle-5/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231205T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231205T100000 DTSTAMP:20260424T051134 CREATED:20231125T200023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231125T200025Z UID:10000401-1701763200-1701770400@dupagebirding.org SUMMARY:Fullersburg Woods\, Oak Brook DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration with the leader is required.This field trip will include some good winter birding in wooded areas as well as some open water sections. Join us to look for a good variety while walking about 2 miles on uneven trails. Prepare for possible snow and/or ice depending on current weather. Meet in the main parking lot on Spring Road.Leader: Nancy Allured\, nallured@comcast.net URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/fullersburg-woods-oak-brook-6/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231202T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231202T120000 DTSTAMP:20260424T051134 CREATED:20231125T195528Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231125T195740Z UID:10000400-1701504000-1701518400@dupagebirding.org SUMMARY:Fermilab\, Warrenville DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration is required (please email)\, limit 8 participants.Please note that Fermilab is a government research facility and has strict access requirements: All participants aged 18 and over must have a REAL-ID compliant state ID or passport to enter the site. When on site\, must remain in public areas at all times\, have a visitor’s tag visible\, and leave the same way they came in. When arriving at Fermilab\, present your ID and let the security guard know you arehere for bird watching\, they will provide a visitors tag for you to wear. Full details on public access to Fermilab can be found HERE \n\n\n\nWe will cover a variety of habitats\, but will primarily look for wintering waterfowl and sparrows. We will cover about 2 miles – mostly on wide\, but occasionally uneven mown grass trails – as we walk a loop around the AE Sea Nature Area. Depending on time and interest\, we may drive elsewhere within Fermilab. We will meet at the ‘Red Barn Area’ located at the end of Sauk Circle Google Map Link If needed\, Fermilab security can provide a site map and directions to this area when you arrive.Leader: William Pixler\, pillwixler@gmail.com or text 630-917-5419 URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/fermilab-warrenville/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231122T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231122T100000 DTSTAMP:20260424T051134 CREATED:20231028T193756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231021T194137Z UID:10000399-1700640000-1700647200@dupagebirding.org SUMMARY:Centennial Trail\, Lemont DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration with the leader is required.On this field trip our main target will be looking for waterfowl and fall residents.  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 is unmarked\, so turn at this pin: 41\,683840\, -88.003541. Google Map link.  Please call if you have any problems with directions.Leader: Mark Freeburg\, freebs59@sbcglobal.net or call or text 630-661-1521 URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/centennial-trail-lemont-12/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231121T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231121T110000 DTSTAMP:20260424T051134 CREATED:20231028T193514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231021T193753Z UID:10000398-1700550000-1700564400@dupagebirding.org SUMMARY:Birding Hotspots of Northeastern DuPage County DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration with leader required (text or call only).  Limit 9 participants.On this trip\, we will be out all morning to take a tour of some of the birding hotspots in Northeastern DuPage County.  At this time of the year\, we should hopefully find a number of waterfowl and some other late fall migrants.  Be prepared to drive from location to location.  Walkie-talkies and spotting scopes would be good to bring along if you have them.  We will meet at the parking lot for the Wood Dale Reservoir located on the western dead end of School St. (0.4 mi west of the intersection of Foster Ave. & Wood Dale Rd. in Wood Dale).Leader: Kyle Wiktor\, cell: 708-506-5186 URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/birding-hotspots-of-northeastern-dupage-county/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231119T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231119T120000 DTSTAMP:20260424T051134 CREATED:20231028T193325Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231021T193510Z UID:10000397-1700380800-1700395200@dupagebirding.org SUMMARY:Southeast DuPage and Southwest Cook Waterfowl Search DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration with the leader is required\, limit 15 participants.We’ll look for waterfowl\, gulls\, and others at the Centennial Trail Borrow Pit and ponds\, Lemont Quarries\, and Saganashkee Slough. Depending on conditions and sightings\, other stops may include Sag Quarries\, Long John Slough\, and Maple Lake. Meet at the Lemont Rd. parking lot of Waterfall Glen (at the portable toilet). We will then caravan to the Borrow Pit. The trip will be canceled if waterfowl are scarce or the weather is poor. Directions to Waterfall Glen: drive south on Lemont Rd.\, past I-55 to 101st St.\, and turn left at the stoplight into the parking lot.Leader: Vicky Sroczynski\, VSroczynski@comcast.net URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/southeast-dupage-and-southwest-cook-waterfowl-search-7/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231114T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231114T100000 DTSTAMP:20260424T051134 CREATED:20231028T193118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231021T193322Z UID:10000396-1699948800-1699956000@dupagebirding.org SUMMARY:St James Farm Forest Preserve\, Warrenville DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration with the leader is required\, limit 10 participants.This field trip will cover the main trails in the forest preserve concentrating on the woodland birds. We will pass through some open areas to look for a hawk or some really late migrants. Plan on walking trails including about a 2 mile loop. Meet at the main parking lot on Winfield Road in Warrenville\, between Butterfield Road and Roosevelt Road.Leader: Nancy Allured\, nallured@comcast.net URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/st-james-farm-forest-preserve-warrenville-10/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR