Events

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 10 participants. We'll be concentrating on 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 Raymond Drive where it intersects with McDowell Road (stop light). Leader: Denis Kania, djkan36@gmail.com

Pre-registration with the leader is required, limit 15 participants. Meet at the parking lot east of Naperville Rd. between Butterfield Rd. and Warrenville Rd. We will be searching for resident and migrant species, through a variety of habitats including woodlands, prairie and Rice Lake. A scope would be helpful. Leader: Nancy Allured, nallured@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

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 […]

Pre-registration with the leader is required, limit 15.  Please email both Bob and Jean to reserve your spot on the trip. We are going to start this trip in the afternoon to get the sun at our back. Waterfowl, shorebirds, and grassland species are targets. We'll start at Whalon Lake in Naperville. Drive down to meet at the picnic shelter next to the parking lot near the dog play lot. Whalon Lake on the south side of Royce Rd., west of Rt. 53 and south of 75th St. From Whalon Lake, we will drive south to visit Peacock Marsh to […]

Pre-registration with the leader is required, limit 10 participants. With migration in full swing, there should be plenty of birds around. We will concentrate on basic bird ID skills in order to establish a foundation for your future enjoyment of birds. We will meet in the main parking lot. The entrance is located on the east side of Winfield Road, 0.25 mile north of Butterfield Road. Leader: Denis Kania, djkan36@gmail.com

Pre-registration with the leader is required, limit 15 participants. We will be looking for spring migrants. Meet at the first parking lot at McDowell Grove on Raymond Rd., just south of Diehl Road. Leader: Joe Suchecki,  630-369-5570, dbcsec2020@gmail.com

Pre-registration with the leader is required, limit 15 participants. Please park in the lot for Poverty Prairie, on the east side of Lemont Road at 101st Street. We’ll be on limestone trails with a slight elevation until we level out onto the prairie. Expect about a 3.5 mile walk round trip. We’re looking for all the migrants and possibly local woodpeckers and owls, and to see if the Blue Grosbeaks, Bell’s Vireos,  and Yellow-breasted Chats returned after a thorough burn on the shrublands this year. Leader: Vicky Sroczynski 630-297-9512 vsroczynski@dupagebirding.org

Pre-registration with the leader is required, limit 10 participants. Field trip concentrating on building birding by ear skills to identify birds. The field trip will focus on how to identify and learn bird songs in the field at Springbrook Prairie in Naperville. Combination of grassland birds and spring migrants. Meet at the gravel parking lot on the EAST side of Plainfield-Naperville Rd., about 0.5 miles south of 75th Street. We will be going off trail over bumpy terrain. Be prepared for wet grass and use insect repellent for ticks and mosquitos. Leader: Joe Suchecki,  630-369-5570, dbcsec2020@gmail.com

Pre-registration with the leader is required, limit 10 participants. With migration in full swing there should be plenty of birds around. We will concentrate on basic bird ID skills in order to establish a foundation for your future enjoyment of birds. We will meet in the main parking lot which is accessed off of Raymond Drive where it intersects with McDowell Road (stop light). Leader: Denis Kania at djkan36@gmail.com

CANCELED AND RESCHEDULED FOR MAY 20 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 wants to share the camaraderie of fellow birders. Bring your folding lawn chairs, binoculars, and field guides. We will meet and sit as a group  (masked and socially distanced) and look for early spring migrants and any birds that come to us! Birders of all levels are welcome. Take Winfield Rd. to Gary’s Mill Rd. Go […]

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 wants to share the camaraderie of fellow birders. Bring your folding lawn chairs, binoculars, and field guides. We will meet and sit as a group  (masked and socially distanced) and look for early spring migrants and any birds that come to us! Birders of all levels are welcome. Take Winfield Rd. to Gary’s Mill Rd. Go west on Gary’s Mill Rd. to […]

Pre-registration with the leader is required, limit 15 participants. Join us for another morning walk to the marsh where we hope to see residents and migrant waterfowl. 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 clothing. Leader: Kathy Mineck, cell day of: 630-254-4077, kmineck@dupagebirding.org

This is a leaderless birding experience. You will bird on your own between the hours of 7 am and 10 am. The idea is you will “bump” into fellow birders as you make your way along the trail loop, 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 or sleep in and start at 8 or even 9!  The route we will follow is as follows. Starting at  Waterlily Pond (just south of the Office) follow the St. James Trail  to the McCormick Woods Trail […]

Pre-registration with the leader is required, limit 15 participants. Joe Suchecki, the Forest Preserve's District's volunteer Steward and Bird Monitor for Springbrook, will lead this trip. Participants will cover several of the key birding areas at Springbrook that are good for grassland birds and late spring migrants. Park at the Model Aircraft Field Parking Lot on the west side of Plainfield-Naperville Rd. about 0.5 miles south of 75th St. We will be going off-trail over bumpy terrain. Be prepared for wet grass and trails, ticks, and mosquitos. Use insect repellent. Leader: Joe Suchecki,  630-369-5570, dbcsec2020@gmail.com

Pre-registration with the leader is required, limit 12 participants. We’ll explore this celebrated preserve, searching for grassland and marsh species. We will concentrate on basic bird ID skills in order to establish a foundation for your future enjoyment of 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: wear appropriate shoes and clothing. Leader: Denis Kania, djkan36@gmail.com