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McKee Marsh, Warrenville
McKee Marsh, Warrenville
Registration not necessary.Join us for a morning walk around one of DuPage County’s premier birding hotspots. This trip will be about three miles long on limestone and earthen trials. This site often has a good selection of wintering species including the Northern Shrike, American Black Duck and other waterfowl, various raptors, and other birds. Meet at the visitor parking lot located on the north side of Mack Road, east of Route 59, and west of Winfield Road.Leader: Kyle Wiktor. 708-506-5186 (text or call if you have questions regarding weather cancellation).
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Greene Valley Forest Preserve, CANCELED
Greene Valley Forest Preserve, CANCELED
CANCELED - This trip is canceled due to weather. This morning trip will be oriented toward winter birds such as sparrows, finches, and raptors. We will walk at a leisurely pace to provide as much time as desired to look at each bird and to answer questions for any new birders. Please dress for the weather. Meet at Greene Valley Forest Preserve West entrance, near the Thunderbird Youth Camp Parking Lot. The entrance (Thunderbird Road) is on the south side of 79th, west of Greene Road in Naperville/Woodridge. https://maps.app.goo.gl/nwLczvPZDP9FP3zF9 Leader: Bonnie Graham, 630-204-8750, Coye72112@gmail.com
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Centennial Trail, Lemont
Centennial Trail, Lemont
Pre-registration with the leader is required, limit 15 participants.On this field trip our main target will be looking for waterfowl and other winter residents. Spotting scopes can be useful here, trip leader will have one. We will meet at the bike trailhead on the east end of Canal Bank Road. If using navigation, search for 15112 Canal Bank Rd, Lemont. Feel free to ask questions on how to get there after you RSVP. Leader: Matt Crisler, crislermj@gmail.com
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McKee Marsh, Warrenville
McKee Marsh, Warrenville
No registration required. No limit to the number of participants. This site remains one of DuPage County’s premier birding spots. Walk around the marsh with us to check out winter birds. This approximately 3-mile walk will be on crushed limestone and earthen trails; wear appropriate shoes and clothing. Meet at the visitor parking lot on the north side of Mack Rd., located between Winfield Rd. and Rt. 59 in Warrenville. Text or call Kyle for any additional information including questions regarding weather related cancellation. Leader: Kyle Wiktor, cell: 708-506-5186
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Back Yard Bird Count
If the Christmas Bird Count was just too cold and daunting for you, February 14-17 offers a more agreeable opportunity and a second chance to get involved in Community Science. The Great Backyard Bird Count, sponsored by Cornell Labs and Birds Canada, invites you to sit back with a hot cup of Joe in your snuggly slippers and count the birds you see in your own backyard. Over the four days of the count, spend at least 15 minutes on one day to record what you see happening out your window. Share your Merlin Bird ID(s), eBird checklist(s), or photos, sounds, or […]
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Chautauqua/Emiquon National Wildlife Refuge – CANCELED
Chautauqua/Emiquon National Wildlife Refuge – CANCELED
THIS TRIP HAS BEEN CANCELED BECAUSE THERE ARE NO SNOW GEESE. Pre-registration is required. No limit to the number of participantsThe Snow Geese in February can number in the hundreds of thousands in the lakes surrounding the Illinois River south of Peoria! It is an amazing sight to see them all take off and land. Join Bob Fisher in witnessing this spectacle. There will likely be an opportunity to view eagles, Trumpeter Swans, Greater White Fronted Geese, and a variety of other waterfowl and resident birds as well. Bob will lead us in a caravan car trip among several locations […]
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Centennial Trail, Lemont
Centennial Trail, Lemont
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 of Lemont Road this turnoff is called Old Lemont Road, and it is unmarked, so turn at this pin: .41,683840, -88.003541. Google Map link. Feel free to ask questions on how to get there after you RSVP. On this field trip our main targets will be waterfowl. Common Goldeneye and Redhead, along with many others are all possible. We will also be on the lookout for songbirds on the wooded side of […]
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