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Greene Valley Forest Preserve is known for its Woodcock displays, which begin shortly after sunset. Join us this spring on one of our walks. Meet at the west entrance parking lot: west on 79th St. from Greene Rd, then Thunderbird Rd. south, appr. 1⁄2 mile to the campground entrance. The walk will NOT be canceled due to weather.Leader: Jeff Smith, mrqmagoo13@gmail.com

Pre-registration with the leader is required, limit 15 participants. A spring exploration of woods, wetland, and grassland habitats. We’ll walk the limestone White Oak and Kestrel Trails in search of newly-arrived breeding birds as well as migrants just passing through, plus our all-year residents of course. New birders welcome. Meet at the “horse trailer” or “south” parking lot on Greene Road, a little south of 79th Street. Map link. Greene Valley map.Leader: Steve Constantelos, 630-890-8956 steve.constantelos@gmail.com

Pre-registration with the leader is required, limit 12 participants. This morning trip is designed to focus on waterfowl such as Common Loons and Horned Grebes, but we will also search for songbird migrants alongside the lake. We will most likely go onto smaller trails, which could be muddy depending on recent conditions, so boots are highly recommended. We will meet in the parking lot off Army Trail Road.Leader: Henry Meade. Please register with kathleenreeves22@yahoo.com

Pre-registration with the leader is required, limit 15 participants. The DuPage Greenway Trail is a paved trail in Bolingbrook that runs alongside the East Branch of the DuPage River. The trailhead is on Royce Rd just west of Rt 53. It is about a mile and a half walk down to Whalon Lake, where we will look for migrating waterfowl, gulls, and possibly a bald eagle. We also hope to see spring migrants along the way.Leader: Mark Freeburg, freebs59@sbcglobal.net or call or text 630-661-1521

Greene Valley Forest Preserve is known for its Woodcock displays, which begin shortly after sunset. Join us this spring on one of our walks. Meet at the west entrance parking lot: west on 79th St. from Greene Rd, then Thunderbird Rd. south, appr. 1⁄2 mile to the campground entrance. The walk will NOT be canceled due to weather.Leader: Jeff Smith, mrqmagoo13@gmail.com

Pre-registration with the leader is required, limit 15 participants. Between 1979 and 1992 more than 100 parcels of land were assembled to form the core of this park. Today it is one of the most accessible natural areas in DuPage County, having wood chip trails and a floating boardwalk. There is a small prairie and an oak forest besides the marsh. The walk should be between one hour fifteen minutes and two hours and cover approximately a mile. Directions: The entrance to Lincoln Marsh is on the west side of the park, at the corner of Harrison St. and Pierce […]

Pre-registration with the leader is required, limit 10 participants. We'll be concentrating on early woodland migrants as we explore some of the excellent trails through this preserve. We will meet in the main parking lot which is accessed off of Winfield Road just north of Butterfield Road.Leader: Denis Kania, djkan36@gmail.com

Pre-registration with the leader is required, limit 15 participants. This trip will focus on grassland birds and spring migrants. Please park at the model aircraft field parking lot on Plainfield-Naperville Road, South of 75th Street in Naperville.Leader: Joe Suchecki, 630-386-5570, issuesman50@yahoo.com

Pre-registration with the leader is required, limit 15 participants. While we will be looking for early spring migrants, this trip will also focus on learning about bird calls and songs and how to use those sounds to identify "Birds-by-Ear." The trip leader will key-in on bird calls and songs as the group looks for spring migrants. The emphasis of the trip will be to point out and learn the calls of the birds and how to develop the skills of identifying birds by sound. Please park at the first McDowell Grove Parking lot off of Raymond Drive in Naperville.Leader: Joe […]

This is a leaderless birding experience. You do not need to preregister. You will bird on your own between the hours of 7:30 and 10 AM. The idea is you will “bump” into fellow birders as you make your way along the trail, chat a little about what you are seeing, then move on and hopefully run into another birder further along the trail. You can start at 7:30 or sleep in and start at 8 or even 9! The entrance is located on the east side of Winfield Road, 0.25 mile north of Butterfield Road. Dress for the weather. […]

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 and join us at Whalon Lake Preserve. We will meet and sit as a group and look for early spring migrants, waterfowl and any birds that come to us! Birders of all levels are welcome. NOTE this trip takes place on WEDNESDAY not Tuesday as in […]

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

Pre-registration with the leader is required, limit 15 participants. We'll be looking for spring migrants, including warblers, songbirds, and Wood Ducks that nest in the area. Trails are dirt and may be muddy, so wear appropriate footwear. Meet in parking lot off of Maple Ave. in Downers Grove.Leader: John Hebert, johnhhebert@yahoo.com

Take a leisurely stroll through Springfield Park in search of migrant songbirds, such as warblers and orioles, and waterbirds. Meet at the Springfield Park Pavilion, on 269 Springfield Dr. After the walk, join us for breakfast at a local Bloomingdale establishment.Leader: Glenn Perricone, 630-687-2921, gp_arts39@yahoo.com

Pre-registration with the leader is required, limit 15 participants. This location has the designation of “Important Bird Area.” Elsen’s Hill is known for spring migrating birds and is a traditionally excellent spot for warblers. Take Winfield Rd. to Gary’s Mill Rd. Go west on Gary’s Mill Rd. to the Preserve parking lot entrance on the north side of the road. Be sure to wear appropriate clothing and boots for muddy trails.Leader: Diann Bilderback, 630-272-5746, diann.bilderback@yahoo.com

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

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, […]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 […]

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

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

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

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 […]