Registration with the leader is required. Limit 12 participants. Registration for nonmembers opens on November 1.On this trip we will be exploring the western part of Danada Forest Preserve searching for passerine migrants such as hopefully some uncommon sparrows that can be found in DuPage County this time of year. We will also check several different ponds to look for migrating waterfowl. Please meet on the west side of the Forest Preserve HQ parking lot at 8am.https://maps.app.goo.gl/6T4JW5wdoxtCrbF78?g_st=icLeader: Henry Meade, meadehenry21@gmail.com, (224) 319-4377

Registration with the leader is required. There is no limit on participants. Join us as we take a casual walk and look for winter birds and possibly some waterfowl on the lake. This is an approximately a 1.5 – 2 mile walk mostly on limestone paths with some dirt paths. Danada is located at 3S507 Naperville Road, south of Butterfield Road and north of I-88 on the east side of Naperville Road. Meet in the parking lot by the horse corrals. https://maps.app.goo.gl/QQhgxr4zypZNMTwS6Leader: Karen and Mike Warner, mwarner2543@gmail.com, (630) 640-2450

Registration with the leader is required. Limit 8 participants. Registration for nonmembers opens on November 1.Bemis Woods is a beautiful place to look for winter residents. We will be looking for Brown Creepers, woodpeckers, perhaps see an occasional Pileated Woodpecker, and maybe a Belted Kingfisher or two. We'll start off walking along Salt Creek then loop back to the parking lot and then do an out & back on the nature preserve trail. Meet by the bridge, at the parking lot off Wolf Road between 31st and Ogden. See map.https://maps.app.goo.gl/JD3ir3Kaz177X4xf9Leader: Elena Nelson, ladylena76@gmail.com 

Registration with the leader is required. Limit 20 participants. Registration for nonmembers opens on November 1.Muirhead Springs Forest Preserve is fast becoming one of the most promising birding sites in Kane County. Formerly farmland, Muirhead has undergone quite a transformation in the past few years, hosting a wide range of grassland birds. Winter sparrows, waterfowl, as well as Pipits, Longspurs, and Snow Buntings will be the main targets of this trip. If you haven't been to Muirhead yet, this is a great opportunity to do so. New birders are always welcome to join. The parking lot entrance is on Bahr Road, […]

Registration with the leader is required. Limit 10 participants. Registration for nonmembers opens on November 1.This field trip will include late migrants and winter birding in wooded areas as well as some open water along Salt Creek. Join us to look for a good variety while walking about 2 miles on uneven trails. Meet in the main parking lot on Spring Road.  https://maps.app.goo.gl/3pm1oV7VXkBf8hbf8Leader: Nancy Allured, nallured@gmail.com

Registration with the leader is required. Limit 10 participants. Registration for nonmembers opens on November 1.This field trip will include late migrants and winter birding in wooded areas as well as some open water along Salt Creek. Join us to look for a good variety while walking about 2 miles on uneven trails. Meet in the main parking lot on Spring Road.  https://maps.app.goo.gl/3pm1oV7VXkBf8hbf8Leader: Nancy Allured, nallured@gmail.com, (630) 240-6004

Registration with the leader is not required. This site remains one of DuPage County’s premier birding spots. Walk around the marsh with us, approximately 3.25 miles, to check out resident species and fall migrants. Most of our walk will be on preserve 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.https://maps.app.goo.gl/LyxyTCuQgXHvMCmL9Leader: Kyle Wiktor, (708) 506-5186

Registration with the leader is required. Limit 15 participants. Registration for nonmembers opens on November 1.We will be looking for late migrants and remaining residents, including some owling after dark. Lyman's trails can be muddy. While it has been quite dry overall this season, if substantial rain occurs ahead of the trip, be prepared with appropriate footwear. A red flashlight or headlamp is recommended for the owling portion. Meet at the parking lot on 31st Street.https://maps.app.goo.gl/bcJuErw1iwpqKVBx9Leader: Matt Crisler, crislermj@gmail.com 

JASPER-PULASKI SANDHILL CRANES MIGRATIONRegistration with the leader is required. Limit 12 participants. Registration for nonmembers opens on November 1.The Jasper-Pulaski Fish & Wildlife Area is known for its large Sandhill Crane population during fall migration, with peak counts reaching between 15,000-30,000. We'll meet at 11:45 am, in the Villa Park free public parking lot on Villa Ave just south of Wildwood Ave to carpool. Please let me know if you're available to drive and/or ride in another's car. First stop will be a short out and back trail on Nature Conservancy land. Sightings here can be surprising, so we will see what shows up. We will not be […]