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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

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. 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

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 […]