Spring is almost here and it’s time to plan your participation in the 2024 Spring Bird Count in DuPage County on Saturday, May 4.
The Spring Bird Count is held annually throughout Illinois around the first weekend in May and is intended to provide some information and data on early spring bird migration throughout Illinois. The Spring Bird Count also is a great opportunity for birders of all skill levels to get out in the field and look for all those great and colorful spring migrants moving through northeastern Illinois. The DuPage Birding Club coordinates the spring count efforts in DuPage County, and last year we recorded 171 species on spring count day. Results from past counts can be found on the DBC website: https://dupagebirding.org/bird-counts/.
It is not too early to start getting ready for this year’s spring count. If you have participated in the past, look for an email in mid-April from Joe Suchecki with information about the count, your area captain, and your count area. If you have not participated previously and would like to join the fun this year, contact Joe at dupagesbc@gmail.com and he will put you in touch with an area captain for the count.
Last year we had 148 participants counting birds on the spring count in DuPage. We would like even more people to participate this year. So, don’t miss out on the fun and excitement of the great Spring Bird Count on May 4. Any questions? Contact Joe Suchecki who is coordinating this year’s count at dupagesbc@gmail.com.