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The DuPage Greenway Trail, Bolingbrook -CANCELED and RESCHEDULED FOR MAY 11
The DuPage Greenway Trail, Bolingbrook -CANCELED and RESCHEDULED FOR MAY 11
Pre-registration required by text or email.We’ll explore riverside habitat looking for resident birds and migrating waterfowl. New birders welcome. The DuPage Greenway Trail is a paved trail in Bolingbrook that runs alongside the East Branch of the DuPage River. The trailhead is on Royce Rd just west of Rt. 53. It is about a mile and a half walk to Whalon Lake. Leader: Mark Freeburg, freebs59@sbcglobal.net or call or text 630-661-1521Â
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West Branch Forest Preserve, West Chicago
West Branch Forest Preserve, West Chicago
Pre-registration is preferred. Limit of 20 people. West Branch Forest Preserve in West Chicago is a great spot for waterfowl and grassland birds. On this field trip, we'll focus our attention on migrating waterfowl but will venture into the grassland portions of the preserve. Please dress appropriately, as we will plan to go off trail. We will meet in the north parking lot, off Army Trail Road. Leader: Robert Perez, robertperez787@gmail.com (text or call with any questions regarding directions on the day of - 630-724-7534)
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DuPage Greenway Trail, Bolingbrook
DuPage Greenway Trail, Bolingbrook
Pre-registration required by text or email.We’ll explore riverside habitat looking for resident birds and migrating waterfowl. New birders welcome. The DuPage Greenway Trail is a paved trail in Bolingbrook that runs alongside the East Branch of the DuPage River. The trailhead is on Royce Rd just west of Rt. 53. It is about a mile and a half walk to Whalon Lake. Leader: Mark Freeburg, freebs59@sbcglobal.net or call or text 630-661-1521
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Lyman Woods, Downers Grove
Lyman Woods, Downers Grove
Pre-registration with the leader is required by email, limit 10 participants.We will be looking for common woodland wintertime residents. Meet at the parking lot on 31st Street. We will conclude the trip with a brief search for the resident Great Horned Owls around and after sunset. Dress warmly as we may be stationary at times. A red flashlight or headlamp is recommended. Leader: Matt Crisler, crislermj@gmail.com
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Mississippi River – Waterfowl Trip
Mississippi River – Waterfowl Trip
Pre-registration with the leader is required, limit 12 participants.Waterfowl, cranes, eagles, and pelicans will be sought on this all-day trip exploring spots along the Mississippi, both in Illinois and Iowa. In addition to the river, Lost Mound National Wildlife Refuge will be visited to search for Western Meadowlark and Northern Mockingbird. Please contact the leader for meeting time and location. We will caravan from the western suburbs. Leader: Jeff Chapman, jeffchapman948@gmail.com
Centennial Trail, Lemont
Centennial Trail, Lemont
Pre-registration with the leader is required, limit 12 participants.On this field trip our main targets will be early returning spring migrants. Northern Shovelers and Redheads, along with a large array of waterfowl are all possible. We will also be on the lookout for songbirds such as Rusty Blackbirds, Eastern Towhees, and many more, on the wooded side of the trail. 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. […]
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Morton Arboretum, West Side
Morton Arboretum, West Side
Pre-registration with the leader is required.We will meet at Thornhill parking lot, P21 and walk on wood chip paths for about 2 miles. We will be looking for early migrants and usual winter birds. Info on the arboretum is at: https://mortonarb.org/visit-the-arboretum/. If you don’t have an arboretum membership contact us and we can arrange for you to enter with a member for $10.00.Leaders: Mike and Karen Warner, mwarner2543@gmail.com, 630-640-2450
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McKee Marsh, Warrenville
McKee Marsh, Warrenville
Registration not necessary.  Join us for a walk around one of DuPage county's premier birding hotspots to look for resident birds and early spring migrants. Hopefully, some waterfowl should be around. 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.Leader: Kyle Wiktor, 708-506-5186 (text or call if you have questions regarding weather cancellation)
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Lyman Woods, Downers Grove
Lyman Woods, Downers Grove
Pre-registration with the leader is required, limit 10 participantsWe will be looking for early migrants and woodland residents and conclude the trip with a search for the resident Great Horned Owls and/or migrating Woodcocks around and after sunset. Dress warmly as we may be stationary at times. A red flashlight or headlamp is recommended. Lyman’s trails are oftenmuddy and there may be areas with standing water. Be prepared with appropriate footwear. Meet at the Lyman Woods main parking lot on 31 st Street.Leader: Matt Crisler, crislermj@gmail.com
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Timberdoodlin’ at Danada Forest Preserve (west side), Wheaton
Timberdoodlin’ at Danada Forest Preserve (west side), Wheaton
Pre-registration with the leader is required, limit 15 participantsMeet up with us for some evening birding through the west side of Danada Forest Preserve while daylight allows. The birding doesn’t stop just because the sun as gone down! Once it’s too dark to keep birding with binoculars, we will shift our focus to looking and listening for displays of American Woodcocks. This trip may be cancelled due to weather. Meet at the circle drive in front of the Forest Preserve District HQ, located at 3S580 Naperville Rd., Wheaton, IL 60189Leader: William Pixler, pillwixler@gmail.com