Events

This is a leaderless birding experience. You do not need to register. 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. We will be focused on birding the grassland and woods of the White Oak Trail: park at the Thunderbird lot; the trail begins just east of the parking lot. You can hike the loop in either […]

No pre-registration required. Join us for a bird walk and casual breakfast at Pratt’s Wayne Woods. We will begin at 7:30 am with a short bird walk. Then at 9:00 am, breakfast will be served in the picnic shelter. The club will provide bananas, bagels, donuts, juice, and coffee. 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 Barnett jane.barnett333@gmail.com

Pre-registration with the leader is required, limit 20 participants. Join an afternoon walk around the marsh in search of the local nesting birds and possibly a few early fall migrants. 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. McKee Marsh map. Most of our walk will be on Preserve limestone and earthen trails; wear appropriate shoes and clothing.Leader: Kyle Wiktor, 708-506-5186, kylewiktor@msn.com

Pre-registration with the leader is required, limit 15 participants. Lincoln Marsh Natural Area is located just northwest of downtown Wheaton. From County Farm Road, go east on Harrison Street. Harrison ends in Lincoln Marsh’s parking lot. Two large marshes dominate the area. However, there is a large oak woodland, a small prairie, and two small ponds. A variety of birds, residents and migrants, associated with such habitats can be seen here. The trails at Lincoln Marsh are generally excellent, consisting mostly of wood chips and crushed limestone; boardwalks cross low areas, and there are two floating boardwalks and bird blinds. […]

Pre-registration with the leader is required, limit 10 participants. The Bemis South Forest Preserve address is Ogden Ave, west of Wolf Rd in Cook County, IL 60558. Directions: From the East or West the entrance is on Ogden Avenue. Turn into the Forest Preserve between I-294 and Wolf Rd. Make the turn and drive to end near where the cul-du-sac is and park nearby. We will start the walk from the parking lot meeting in the open area on the right by the trail which leads to the bridge. Bring your own water and snacks. We will walk mostly on […]

Pre-registration with the leader required, limit 10. 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 McDowell Grove and looking at any birds that come our way! Dress for the weather and bring bug spray (sitting, we are easy targets for mosquitoes!) and drinking water.  Leader: Natalie McFaul, natcatcher7@gmail.com

Pre-registration with the leader is required, limit 15 participants. This morning trip is oriented towards summer residents as we explore the fields and woods along the Thunderbird Trail. Most of the walk will be on grass, gravel, or mulch paths. As always, new birders are welcome as we will take a fairly leisurely pace to provide time to see (and listen to) the birds and to answer questions. The entrance is located on the south side of 79th Street, about 0.5 miles west of Greene Road. Meet in the parking lot at the south end of Thunderbird Road. Greene Valley […]

Pre-registration with the leader is required, limit 15 participants. Enjoy a walk around the Wood Dale Reservoir and through the Salt Creek Marsh Forest Preserve in search of shorebirds and other early migrants. A spotting scope is recommended for long-distance viewing. Meet at the parking lot on School St., off Wood Dale Rd., north of Irving Park Rd. Most of our walk will be on a paved trail; wear appropriate shoes and clothing and don't forget to bring insect repellent. Dinner afterwards!Leader: Glenn Perricone, 630-687-2921, gp_arts39@yahoo.com