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 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

Registration with the leader is required, limit 15 participants.Fabyan Forest Preserve, in Geneva, is located along the Fox River. Participants will explore both sides of the river utilizing the extensive trail system there. We will be looking for resident species as well as exploring the historic sites at Fabyan. We will mainly stick to crushed limestone trails, but may venture off into grassy areas. New and experienced birders are welcome. https://maps.app.goo.gl/qdfhMs2KhyPFVo3f8Leader: Robert Perez, robertperez787@gmail.com, (630) 724-7534

Registration is not required for this evening birding trip.  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 I-88. Plan to meet at the north end of the parking lot near the entry kiosk with the benches and bike racks. This trip may be cancelled due to weather. […]

Registration for this trip 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. https://maps.app.goo.gl/KXCPRk4BFnszuntK7Leader: Kyle Wiktor, (708) 506-5186

Registration with the leader is required, limit 15 participants.Birding after work! Meet at the parking lot on 31st Street. We'll conclude the trip with some dusk birding looking for the resident owls. A red flashlight or headlamp is recommended. Lyman's trails can be muddy if we get rain - be prepared with appropriate footwear. Insect repellent is highly recommended. https://maps.app.goo.gl/anx9bjWV6JG4MTaQ9Leader: Matt Crisler, crislermj@gmail.com

Bike & BirdRegistration with the leader is required, limit 10 participants.Greene Valley has a lot of great habitats in it, but you can't really cover more than one in a typical field trip due to distance. We will bike around the preserve to hit as much as possible in one run. Expect to ride about five miles with a few light hills (no overlook). We will be sticking to the limestone/paved trails. Meet at the north end of the Greene Road parking lot near the information sign and trailhead.https://maps.app.goo.gl/nrYDHkpd3n5BtXb86Leader: Matt Crisler, crislermj@gmail.com.

Registration for this trip is not required.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 I-88. Plan to meet at the north end of the parking lot near the entry kiosk with the benches and bike racks. This trip may be cancelled due to weather. Please email the […]

Registration with the leader is required, limit 15 participants.Birding after work! Meet at the parking lot on 31st Street. We'll conclude the trip with some dusk birding looking for the resident owls. A red flashlight or headlamp is recommended. Lyman's trails can be muddy if we get rain - be prepared with appropriate footwear. Insect repellent is highly recommended. https://maps.app.goo.gl/anx9bjWV6JG4MTaQ9Leader: Matt Crisler, crislermj@gmail.com

Registration with the leader is required, limit 15 participants.Birding after work! Meet at the parking lot on 31st Street. We'll conclude the trip with some dusk-time birding looking for the resident owls. A red flashlight or headlamp is recommended. Lyman's trails can be muddy if we get rain — be prepared with appropriate footwear. Insect repellent is highly recommended.https://maps.app.goo.gl/sWWxHJ9QeDQPS7rRALeader: Matt Crisler, crislermj@gmail.com.

Registration for this trip is not required.This site remains one of DuPage County’s premier birding spots. Walk around the marsh with us, approximately 3.25 miles, to check out resident species and early fall migrants. Most of our walk will be on the 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.https://maps.app.goo.gl/6bWV27h75kFfnAe57Leader: Kyle Wiktor, (708) 506-5186.

Registration with the leader is required, limit 15 participants.Shorebirds after work! Wood Dale Reservoir offers great viewing opportunities for several species of migrating shorebirds. Spotting scopes can be useful here; the trip leader will have one. Shorebird IDs can be difficult at times — the trip leader will be happy to help people who may be new to it, but it will help to review field guides, eBird/Merlin, and/or some of the DBC YouTube content ahead of time (Yellowlegs and Similar Waders, Peeps). We will meet at the parking lot at the end of School Street.https://maps.app.goo.gl/Tatkdrr6CcoYbqrV6Leader: Matt Crisler, crislermj@gmail.com.

Birding and BreakfastTo help us with planning, please RSVP here.Please join us for a bird walk and casual breakfast at the West Shelter at Blackwell Forest Preserve. We will begin at 7:30 with a short bird walk followed by breakfast in the picnic shelter at 9:00. The club will provide bananas, bagels, donuts, juice, and coffee. You are welcome to come just for the walk or just for the breakfast. All birders and potential birders are welcome! This is a great time to get together and relive highlights of your summer birding experiences with others who share your interest in […]

Registration with the leader is required, limit 10 participants.Greene Valley has a lot of great habitats in it, but you can't really cover more than one in a typical field trip due to the distance. We will bike around the preserve to hit as much as possible in one run. Expect to ride about 5 miles with a few light hills (no overlook). We will be sticking to the limestone/paved trails. Meet at the north end of the Greene Road parking lot near the information sign and trailhead.https://maps.app.goo.gl/yTA7dZtMT1zL98of7Leader: Matt Crisler, crislermj@gmail.com.

Registration with the leader is required.After meeting in the parking lot, we will explore the varied habitats of Lyman Woods. We will be looking for migrants and end of the summer birds. Lyman’s trails are known for being very muddy. If a rainy spell occurs prior to the date, be prepared with appropriate footwear. Meet at the parking lot on 31st Street. 901 31st St, Downers Grove, ILLeader: Mike and Karen Warner, mwarner2543@gmail.com

Registration with the leader is required.Springbrook Prairie is a great place to look for early fall migrants. Dress for the weather and wear long pants and hiking boots in case we go off trail. Use insect repellent for ticks and mosquitos. Meet in the gravel lot on the east side of Plainfield-Naperville Road at 7:00 am.https://maps.app.goo.gl/hpb5Q9WPwojvrApj6Leader: Joe Suchecki, dbcsec2020@gmail.com, (630) 842-4921

Registration with the leader is required, limit 15 participants.Wood Dale Reservoir offers great viewing opportunities for several species of migrating shorebirds. Spotting scopes can be useful here; trip leader will have one. Shorebird IDs can be difficult at times - Trip leader will be happy to help people who may be new to it, but it will help to review field guides, eBird/Merlin, and/or some of the DBC YouTube content (Yellowlegs and Similar Waders, Peeps) ahead of time. We will meet at the parking lot at the end of School Street.https://maps.app.goo.gl/gzcz9vDcy4ypAJbM8Leader: Matt Crisler, crislermj@gmail.com

Registration with the leader is requested in case of cancellation due to weather.Elsen's Hill is well-known as one of the best places to witness fall passerine migration in DuPage County. We'll be out in the morning in the peak of migration season looking for warblers, vireos, sparrows and other fall migrants stopping to refuel on their journeys south. We'll also stay on the lookout for resident preserve specialties, such as titmice, Pileated Woodpeckers, and raptors. The grass and/or dirt trails we will be taking are maximum 1.5-2 miles long. Elsen's Hill can be very muddy, so you may want to […]

Registration with the leader is required, limit 8 participants.St. James Farm provides a variety of restored prairies, woodlands, and wetlands where over 300 species of native plants and animals thrive. Let's see how many fall migrants we can find. We'll walk about 2 miles on crushed gravel and dirt deer paths if they're not too overgrown. Bring bug/tick spray in case. Meet by the horse statue.https://maps.app.goo.gl/d2ut1D88rMQa23tE8Leader: Elena Nelson, ladylena76@gmail.com

Registration with the leader is required, limit 12 participants. Field trip for fall migrants at Springbrook Prairie Forest Preserve. Trip will start by looking for waterbirds, including rails at the marsh, and then move on to migrant bird locations on east side of Plainfield-Naperville Road. Trip will concentrate on fall warblers. Dress for weather and wear appropriate hiking boots in case we go off trail. Wear insect repellent for ticks and mosquitos. Meet at the Model Aircraft Field Parking Lot on the west side of Plainfield-Naperville Road at 7:30 am.https://maps.app.goo.gl/WqXt8t2ibR1Sizty6Leader: Joe Suchecki, dbcsec2020@gmail.com, (630) 842-4921

Registration with the leader is required, limit 12 participants.On this trip with Henry we will explore the best shorebirding hotspot in DuPage County. We have the chance to see some uncommon/rare shorebirds along with warblers and other passerine migrants during the portion of this walk that will take us near Salt Creek. Paved surfaces. Meet at the lot at the end of School Street at 8am sharp.https://maps.app.goo.gl/vftaZZZEx2fHg9yw9?g_st=ipcLeader: Henry Meade, meadehenry21@gmail.com, (224) 319-4377

Registration with the leader is required, limit 10 participants.Functionally, this is more or less a "Big Morning" trip - our targets will primarily be southbound warblers, but we'll be exploring Lyman in detail and trying to find as much as possible in the heart of fall migration. Expect a longer walk than typical. 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 and bring bug/tick spray.  Meet at the parking lot on 31st Street.https://maps.app.goo.gl/NtYkLrUroVB2wUk87 Leader: Matt Crisler, crislermj@gmail.com

If you’re interested in participating in this bird walk, please reach out to the field trip leader via email. Leader: Robert Perez, robertperez787@gmail.comDuPage Birding Club will be partnering with the Conservation Foundation to lead a bird walk as part of the Take a Hike! Challenge. The walk will be held at St. James Farm Forest Preserve in Warrenville. We will meet in the parking lot off Winfield Road and will traverse St. James Farm’s limestone trails at a leisurely pace, taking our time to identify tricky fall migrants. The walk will cover a couple of miles over relatively flat terrain. […]

Registration with the leader is not required.This site remains one of DuPage County’s premier birding spots. Walk around the marsh with us, approximately 3.25 miles, to check out resident species and fall migrants. Most of our walk will be on the 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.https://maps.app.goo.gl/Jg3GqKUyYp1RtrYW7Leader: Kyle Wiktor, (708) 506-5186