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DBC Connects with the Community through Outreach
A variety of organizations reach out to the DuPage Birding Club in search of presentations and programs about birds. The Outreach Committee’s members try to fulfill as many requests as possible but find we are always in need of volunteers. You don’t have to be a birding expert or a polished public speaker to play a role in Outreach activities. Many activities are field trips where a second helpful person would improve the experience for participants. Others give you a chance to engage with the public and share information about the club and the joys of birding. Check out Mike […]
Refresh Your Warbler ID Skills on the DBC Education Channel
The DBC Education Channel library has multiple titles in its collection that can help you refresh your warbler identification skills just in time for the May 10 Spring Bird Count and the busy migration season. Check them out! Yellow Female Warblers – Hooded Warbler, Wilson’s Warbler, and Yellow Warbler females can be somewhat difficult to tell apart. You’ll find some useful tips in this tutorial. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpYh2FIdurY Thrushes – One tutorial will walk you through the finer points of visual identification and the other will help you to sort through the thrush vocalizations. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIuC2VcGAi8 and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MX9Po8ZiWBM Connecticut Warbler vs. Mourning Warbler […]
More Than Feeders: Attracting Hummingbirds to Your Landscape
Many of us put up hummingbird feeders to attract these jeweled beauties to our yards in summer. But there are more natural ways to make your space attractive to hummingbirds, including planting the flowers they like to frequent, offering the right kind of water source, and limiting pesticide use. This article from the University of Illinois explains just what hummingbirds need to make your landscape a daily stop. https://extension.illinois.edu/blogs/good-growing/2026-04-10-more-feeders-attracting-hummingbirds-your-landscape