Events

Join another morning walk at the marsh to check out resident winter birds, one of DuPage County’s premier birding spots. Bring a spotting scope if you have one. 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; wear appropriate shoes and warm clothing. Leader: Kyle Wiktor, 708-506-5186, kwiktor@dupagebirding.org

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, […]

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. Volunteers must contact Jeff Chapman by December 1. There is no cost to participate in the count, but there is a charge to attend the post-count dinner. If you are already planning to participate, be […]

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. Complete information is at the count website: http://geoffwilliamson.info/lislecbc/. 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: Contact: Carl Giometti, chicagiometti@gmail.com

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, […]

Come one, come all to Morton Arboretum to start the new year right! Meet at the east side Visitor Center parking lot (far north end, by the troll and smashed car) where we will divide into groups. For non-members, the entrance fee is $15 per person, $13 for seniors 65+. Many of our members are also Arboretum members and have free passes, so if you could use one or you have one, please contact Kathy Mineck at kmineck@yahoo.com

MOVED TO SUNDAY - Jan 12 due to weather. Join Bob Fisher and check various locations for raptors, gulls, waterfowl and owls. Meet at the McDonalds in Coal City at the SE corner of Hwy 113 and Broadway. Dress warmly since we will likely be standing in one exposed location as the sun sets. Pre-registration is required; limit 15. Trip may be cancelled in the event of bad weather. Contact Bob to register. Leader: Bob Fisher, bfisher928@aol.com

This will be a walk for new birders. We will walk slowly and allow time for all to look at the birds. We will walk along the Salt Creek in the lowland woods with good habitat for birds. Meet at the main parking lot on Spring Rd. in Oak Brook. Leader: Nancy Allured, nallured@dupagebirding.org