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Pre-registration with the leader is required, limit 12 participants.On this trip we will be exploring the diverse habitats at one of my personal favorite locations in the county. Target species include many species of migratory ducks, migrant raptors such as Sharp-shinned Hawks, and Lapland Longspurs. Expect grass trails and dress for the weather. Meet in the forest preserve headquarters parking lot.Leader: Henry Meade, kathleenreeves22@yahoo.com

Pre-registration with the leader is required, limit 15 participants.This morning trip, oriented toward fall migration and winter birds, is especially designed for new birders and will be at a leisurely pace to provide as much time as desired to look at each bird and to answer questions on equipment or bird identification. Meet at the Thunderbird Youth Camp Parking Lot. Go west on 79th about 1/2 mile, the entrance is on south side of 79th Street, west of Greene Road in Naperville/Woodridge. Leader: Bonnie Graham 630-204-8750, coye72112@gmail.com

Registration not required. This site remains one of DuPage County’s premier birding spots. Join our morning walk around the marsh to check out late fall migrants and wintering birds. Northern Shrike and many other species of birds regularly winter at this site. There should be some late fall migrants present as well. 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 Preserve limestone and earthen trails; wear appropriate shoes and clothing.Leader: Kyle Wiktor, cell: 708-506-5186

Pre-registration with the leader is required, limit 10 participants.This field trip will cover the main trails in the forest preserve concentrating on the woodland birds. We will pass through some open areas to look for a hawk or some really late migrants. Plan on walking trails including about a 2 mile loop. Meet at the main parking lot on Winfield Road in Warrenville, between Butterfield Road and Roosevelt Road.Leader: Nancy Allured, nallured@comcast.net

Pre-registration with the leader is required, limit 15 participants.We’ll look for waterfowl, gulls, and others at the Centennial Trail Borrow Pit and ponds, Lemont Quarries, and Saganashkee Slough. Depending on conditions and sightings, other stops may include Sag Quarries, Long John Slough, and Maple Lake. Meet at the Lemont Rd. parking lot of Waterfall Glen (at the portable toilet). We will then caravan to the Borrow Pit. The trip will be canceled if waterfowl are scarce or the weather is poor. Directions to Waterfall Glen: drive south on Lemont Rd., past I-55 to 101st St., and turn left at the […]

Pre-registration with leader required (text or call only).  Limit 9 participants.On this trip, we will be out all morning to take a tour of some of the birding hotspots in Northeastern DuPage County.  At this time of the year, we should hopefully find a number of waterfowl and some other late fall migrants.  Be prepared to drive from location to location.  Walkie-talkies and spotting scopes would be good to bring along if you have them.  We will meet at the parking lot for the Wood Dale Reservoir located on the western dead end of School St. (0.4 mi west of […]

Pre-registration with the leader is required.On this field trip our main target will be looking for waterfowl and fall residents.  We will meet in the gravel parking lot at the end of Canal Bank Road. Coming off of Lemont Road this turnoff is called Old Lemont Road, and is unmarked, so turn at this pin: 41,683840, -88.003541. Google Map link.  Please call if you have any problems with directions.Leader: Mark Freeburg, freebs59@sbcglobal.net or call or text 630-661-1521

Pre-registration is required (please email), limit 8 participants.Please note that Fermilab is a government research facility and has strict access requirements: All participants aged 18 and over must have a REAL-ID compliant state ID or passport to enter the site. When on site, must remain in public areas at all times, have a visitor’s tag visible, and leave the same way they came in. When arriving at Fermilab, present your ID and let the security guard know you arehere for bird watching, they will provide a visitors tag for you to wear. Full details on public access to Fermilab can […]