McDowell Grove Forest Preserve, Naperville
2022-05-06 07:30 - 10:00 (America/Chicago)
Pre-registration with the leader is required, limit 15 participants. Meet at the main parking lot off of Raymond Rd in Naperville. Trip is looking for early spring migrants. Wear appropriate footwear and clothing and bring insect repellent.Leader: Joe Suchecki, DuPageSBC@gmail.com

2022 Spring Bird Count, DuPage County
2022-05-07 00:00 - 23:59
A hundred or more birders will fan out across DuPage County to identify all the bird species they can find. 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 17 areas, with teams scouring each area.Email Joe Suchecki at DuPageSBC@gmail.com to volunteer or find out more information.

Seager Park, Naperville
2022-05-11 07:30 - 10:30
Pre-registration with the leader is required, limit 12 participants. Meet at the main parking lot, 1163 Plank Rd. We will be in search of migrants, especially warblers and other woodland birds.Leaders: Mike and Karen Warner, mwarner2543@gmail.com, 630 640-2450

Springbrook Prairie Forest Preserve, Naperville
2022-05-14 07:00 - 10:30
Pre-registration with the leader is required, limit 15 participants. Meet at the main parking lot on 83rd Street between Book Road and Route 59. The field trip is looking for grassland and marsh birds. We will likely go off-trail so bring appropriate footwear and use insect repellent for ticks and mosquitos.Leader: Joe Suchecki, DuPageSBC@gmail.com

Centennial Trail, Lemont
2022-05-14 08:00 - 11:30
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 Lemont Road this turnoff is called Old Lemont Road, and is unmarked, so turn at this pin: https://www.google.com/maps/place/41°41’01.8%22N+88°00’12.8%22W/@41.6837291,-88.0040132,17z Feel free to ask questions about how to get there after you RSVP. We will be on the lookout for shorebirds and other migrants, such as the Centennial’s breeding Prothonotary Warblers.Leader: Henry Meade, Please register with Kathleenreeves22@yahoo.com, 224-319-4377

Les Arends Forest Preserve, Batavia
2022-05-15 07:30 - 09:30
Pre-registration with the leader is required, limit 8 participants. We will be concentrating on spring migrants along the Fox River. This will occur along the Fox River bike trail and a short loop trail out to the river (conditions permitting). The loop trail can be muddy. Meet at the northernmost shelter. The address of the preserve is 2S731 Lincoln Way – Rt. 31 Batavia. 54-LesArendsTRAILMAP2016.pdf (kaneforest.com) Les Arends Forest Preserve LinkLeader: Angela and Wally Levernier, wglevernier@gmail.com

Bird Sit at Fullersburg Woods, Oak Brook
2022-05-16 07:30 - 09:30
Pre-registration with the leader is required, limit 10 participants.

This is a field trip for anyone who finds the long walks of our regular field trips too difficult or who would just like a less vigorous birding experience, but still share the camaraderie of fellow birders. Bring your folding lawn chairs, binoculars, and field guides. We will sit on the Nature Center balcony where we will be able to observe the river and surrounding woods. Meet in the main parking lot at 3609 Spring Rd. Fullersburg WoodsLeader: Natalie McFaul natcatcher7@gmail.com

Lyman Woods Forest Preserve, Downers Grove
2022-05-19 07:30 - 09:30
Pre-registration with the leader is required, limit 15 participants.

This morning trip will be oriented toward early spring migration. We will be at a leisurely pace to provide as much time as desired to look at each bird and to answer questions for any new birders. Meet in the parking lot in front of Lyman Woods Interpretive Center, located one block east of Highland Avenue on 31st Street. Boots are HIGHLY recommended. Leader: Bonnie Graham, 630-204-8750, Coye72112@gmail.com

Montrose Point, Chicago CANCELED
2022-05-21 07:00 - 10:00
CANCELED: This trip has been canceled due to weather predicted.

Montrose is a premier birding site in Chicago, especially known for migratory birds and for the famous piping plovers, Monty and Rose. The area has prairie, shrubs, and woodland habitats. Meet at the entrance to the sanctuary: W Montrose Harbor Dr, Chicago, IL 60640; 41.962817, -87.635138. Most of the street parking in the area is metered and is $2.25/hour. The trip is weather dependent.Leader: Bob Fisher, bfisher928@aol.com, 630 985-2956

Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois State Beach Park, Zion
2022-05-22 07:30 - 17:00
Pre-registration with the leader is required, limit 12 participants. Illinois State Beach park with its diverse habitats of marsh, dune, swale, oak woods, and beach is a great place for spring migrants. We will hike the Dead River trail and explore other nearby trails as time allows. Meet in the parking lot of the Nature Center located on Old Beach Road in the South Unit of the park.

NOTE: If you are a camper you are welcome to join several of us who will be camping at the park Saturday night. Just be sure to make your reservation early—campsites are filling up quickly! Illinois State Beach ParkLeaders: Donna Kubik & Natalie McFaul, natcatcher7@gmail.com

Timber Ridge Forest Preserve, West Chicago
2022-05-24 07:00 - 09:30
Preregistration is required, limit of 6 cars due to limited parking space. This forest preserve has a wide variety of birding spots accessible via bike/walking trails and small parking lots in several spots. We will bird the Great Western Trail and find migrants in the smaller trees lining the trail, grasslands on the north side and some deeper wooded sections. This trip will include walking at least 3 miles. Try this under- birded preserve to discover a new go-to place. Register one or two people with the leader.Leader: Nancy Allured, nallured@comcast.net

Elsen’s Hill/West DuPage Woods, Winfield
2022-05-24 07:00 - 09:30
Pre-registration with the leader is required, limit 15 participants.Meet at the parking lot on the north side of Garys Mill Rd. Field trip looking for migrants and warblers. Leader: Joe Suchecki, DuPageSBC@gmail.com

Springbrook Prairie Forest Preserve, Naperville
2022-05-28 07:00 - 10:00
Pre-registration with the leader is required, limit 15 participants.Meet at Model Airfield Parking Lot on west side of Plainfield-Naperville Road in Naperville. We will look for grassland birds and late migrants. We will likely go off-trail, so wear appropriate footwear and clothing and use insect repellent for ticks and mosquitos.Leader: Joe Suchecki, DuPageSBC@gmail.com

Dixon Waterfowl Refuge at Hennepin & Hopper Lakes
2022-06-04 07:30 - 17:00
Meet at the observation tower where we will start the trip by scanning for summering waterfowl, Yellow-headed Blackbirds, and rails. We will also scan from the boat launch lot before moving on to Sandy Hollow to look for sparrows (Lark, Grasshopper, etc.) Due to Covid, lunch we be on your own. Pack a sandwich if you plan to stay past noon. Leader will stay until 5:00 p.m. for those who want to “make a day of it.” Bring a scope if you have one. Bring plenty of water and snacks. No water available on site. It is a 1 1/2 hour drive from Bolingbrook I-55 ramp to the site. Don’t fret if you are running late as we will be scanning the lake for the first hour. Directions and other information can be found at the link below. http://www.wetlands-initiative.org/dixon-location-and-visiting

Leader: Jeff Smith, 331-481-3362, mrqmagoo13@gmail.com

Bird anytime from 5 AM to noon. Meet at Hidden Lake Forest Preserve at 1:00PM for lunch.
2022-06-05 05:00 - 14:00
Please join us for a fun opportunity to meet fellow birders. Create a team of four or join a team of four. Sign up by contacting Vicky Sroczynski VSroczynski@gomacast.net. Bird one park in DuPage county anytime between 5 AM and Noon then meet at Hidden Lake Forest Preserve at 1:00 PM for lunch and socializing. For specific details see the DBC website or the latest Drummings. Hidden Lake is located on Route 53 about a ¼ mile South of Butterfield Road. Hidden Lake Forest Preserve

Leader: Vicky Sroczynski VSroczynski@gomacast.net

Springbrook Forest Preserve, Naperville
2022-06-11 07:00 - 10:00
Pre-registration with the leader is required, limit 15 participants. You are not registered unless you receive confirmation from the trip leader. Meet at the main parking lot for Springbrook Prairie on 83rd Street between Route 59 and Book Road. This will be a field trip to look for grassland birds that nest at Springbrook such as Eastern Meadowlark, Bobolink, Henslow’s Sparrow, Sedge Wren, and Dickcissel. Possibility for Grasshopper Sparrow as well. We will be going off-trail and walking in uneven terrain so wear appropriate footwear and long pants. Bring and use insect repellent – there are many ticks at this time of year at Springbrook.

Leader: Joe Suchecki, dbcsec2020@gmail.com

Bird Sit at Fullersburg Woods: Oak Brook
2022-06-13 07:30 - 09:30
Pre-registration with the leader required: Limit 10 participants. This is a field trip for anyone who finds the long walks of our regular field trips too difficult or who would just like a less vigorous birding experience, but still share the camaraderie of fellow birders. Bring your folding lawn chairs, binoculars, field guides, bug spray and water. We will sit on the Nature Center balcony where we will be able to observe the river and surrounding woods. Meet in the main parking lot at 3609 Spring Rd. Fullersburg Woods

Leader: Natalie McFaul natcatcher7@gmail.com

Springbrook Forest Preserve, Naperville
2022-06-14 07:00 - 10:00
Pre-registration with the leader is required, limit 15 participants. You are not registered unless you receive confirmation from the trip leader. Meet at the gravel parking lot on the east side of Plainfield-Naperville Road south of 75th Street. This will be a field trip to look for grassland and shrubland birds such as Eastern Meadowlark, Bobolink, Henslow’s and Savannah Sparrows, Clay-colored Sparrow, Orchard Oriole, Yellow-breasted Chat, Willow Flycatcher, and Bell’s Vireo. We will be going off-trail and walking in uneven terrain so wear appropriate footwear and long pants. Bring and use insect repellent – there are many ticks at this time of year at Springbrook. Springbrook Prairie

Leader: Joe Suchecki, dbcsec2020@gmail.com

Greene Valley, Woodridge
2022-06-16 08:00 - 10:30
Pre-registration with the leader is required, limit 20 participants. This morning trip will be more oriented for new birders, but experienced ones are welcome. We will walk at a leisurely pace to allow for all to see any birds. We will search for late migratory birds and summer residents. Meet at the Thunderbird Youth Camp Parking Lot. Go west on 79th about 1/2 mile, the entrance is on the south side of 79th Street, west of Greene Road in Naperville/Woodridge. Greene Valley

Leader: Bonnie Graham, 630-204-8750, coye72112@gmail.com

James Pate Philip State Park and nearby areas, Bartlett
2022-06-28 07:30 - 11:30
Pre-registration with the leader is required, limit 15 participants. Let’s meet at James Pate Philip State Park in the northwest corner of the county to look for nesting grassland, shrubland, and marshland birds. This preserve includes an area designated as an Illinois Nature Preserve, comprised of a Dwarf Bur-Reed Marsh. Please be prepared to walk almost 4 miles on flat turf and limestone trails, mostly without shade.

Park in the main parking lot in front of the Visitor Center. Bring a sack lunch so we can eat there together afterwards. Depending on time, and scouting results, we could visit parts of Pratt’s Wayne Woods, especially the nearby wetland areas, and check out the newly improved Dunham Woods Forest Preserve afterwards.

Leader: Vicky Sroczynski, 630-297-9512, RSVP to VSroczynski@comcast.net

Pratt’s Wayne Woods Forest Preserve, Bartlett
2022-07-05 07:30 - 10:30
Pre-registration with the leader is required, limit 15 participants. On this morning trip we will be searching for summer residents including sparrows, wrens, and marsh birds. Meet in the Pickerel Lake parking lot off Powis Road.Leader: Henry Meade. Please register with kathleenreeves22@yahoo.com.

Bird Sit at Herrick Lake, Wheaton
2022-07-06 07:30 - 09:30
Pre-registration with the leader required, limit 10 participants. This is a field trip for anyone who finds the long walks of our regular field trips too difficult or who would just like a less vigorous birding experience, but still share the camaraderie of fellow birders. Bring your folding lawn chairs, binoculars, and field guides. We will be birding at the Herrick Lake West Shelter. Meet at the parking lot located on the east side Herrick Road south of Butterfield (Hwy 56). Drive all the way to the end of the parking lot, the shelter is on the right. The lot for the West shelter is located on the east side of Herrick Road south of Butterfield. Dress for the weather and bring bug spray (sitting, we are easy targets for mosquitos!) and drinking water.Leader: Natalie McFaul, natcatcher7@gmail.com

Greene Valley Overlook,Naperville/Bolingbrook
2022-07-09 11:00 - 13:00
Pre-registration with the leader required, limit 20 participants. Meet at the second-highest point in DuPage County for grassland birds and lunch. At 11:15, we’ll gather and walk on grass around the parking lot and up to the glider hill in search of grassland birds. Bring your own lunch and a chair so we can eat together around 12 or 12:30 pm. RSVP so you can get a drink and dessert. The driveway to the overlook can be found on the west side of Greene Road, just south of the parking lot on the west side of Greene Rd. The overlook opens at 11am. Drive 75th street either from the east or west, and turn south on Greene Rd., proceeding past 79th Street and the trailhead parking lot on the west. Note: Rain date: Sunday, July 10Leader: Vicky Sroczynski, vsroczynski@comcast.net, call 630-297-9512 with any questions.

Bird and Bike, Greene Valley and Whalon Lake, Bolingbrook/Naperville
2022-07-13 07:00 - 10:30
Pre-registration required with the leader, limit 6 participants. We’ll start at the Greene Rd. parking lot and head east to the fluddle, and then bike south to Whalon Lake. Leader will have a scope in case we see shorebirds or waterfowl.Leader: Vicky Sroczynski, VSroczynski@comcast.net Questions? Call or text 630-297-9512.

McKee Marsh, Warrenville
2022-07-15 07:00 - 10:00
Pre-registration with the leader is required, limit 10 participants. We hope to see summer residents, waterfowl, grassland birds, and raptors. 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. Bring bug spray. If the temperature is higher than 89F at 7 am, we will cancel the trip (it is a long, hot walk in the open fields).Leaders: Steve and Kathy Mineck, kmineck@yahoo.com, (day of: 630-254-4077)

Danada Forest Preserve - West
2022-07-19 07:00 - 09:30
Pre-registration required with the leader, limit 10 participants. This preserve (3S580 Naperville Rd, Wheaton, IL 60189) has open grasslands with a few ponds. We will look for grassland birds, shrubland birds, raptors, and some other possibilities in the ponds. Plan to walk 3 – 4 miles on limestone and uneven grass trails.Leader: Nancy Allured, nallured@comcast.net

Fullersburg Woods Forest Preserve, Oak Brook
2022-07-23 07:30 - 09:30
Pre-registration with the leader is required, limit 20 participants. This will be a walk for birders of all levels. We will walk along the Salt Creek in the lowland woods with good habitat for birds. Meet at the main parking lot on Spring Road in Oak Brook.Leaders: Andrew and Rebecca Steinmann, 708-533-6604, asteinmann@ameritech.net

Knoch Knolls Park, Naperville
2022-07-29 07:00 - 09:00
Pre-registration with the leader is required, limit 15 participants. A bird walk to the DuPage River confluence, where the east and west branches meet. We’ll look for summer residents in the woods, fields, and on the water, so prepare for some sun, heat, and a few bugs! New birders welcome. Trails are mostly level and are grass/dirt, with some paved. Meet at the parking lot on 336 Knoch Knolls Rd., Naperville. Google Maps link.Leader: Steve Constantelos, 630-890-8956, steve.constantelos@gmail.com

Birding and Breakfast!
2022-08-13 07:30 - 10:30
No pre-registration required. Join us for a bird walk and casual breakfast at Pratt’s Wayne Woods. Participants planning on joining the bird walk should meet at the furthest parking lot near the trailhead at 7:30 am. The breakfast will occur at the picnic shelter at 9:00 am. The club will provide fruit, bagels, donuts, juice, and coffee. You are invited to come for both the walk and breakfast or just join us for breakfast. All birders and potential birders are welcome! Pratt’s Wayne is located at Powis Road south of Stearns Road in Wayne (driving directions here). Meet at the picnic shelter.Organizers: Natalie McFaul natcatcher7@gmail.com and Jane Barnettjane.barnett333@gmail.com

Wood Dale Reservoir
2022-08-14 07:30 - 10:00
Pre-registration with the leader required, limit 12 participants. On this trip we will be exploring one of the premier shorebird spots in DuPage County. We will focus on finding and identifying migratory shorebirds such as Least and Semipalmated Sandpipers and both species of yellowlegs. There’s even the chance for something rarer like a Stilt or Baird’s Sandpiper. Please meet in the parking lot at the end of School St.Leader: Henry Meade kathleenreeves22@yahoo.com
