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DBC’s Spring 2024 Photography Contest Winners Set a High Bar
With more than 50 beautiful photos submitted, the Photography Contest Judges had a really tough time selecting this quarter’s winners. The entries were judged by Andie Duffy, Steve Constantelos, Natalie McFaul, Thelma Hulka, and Mike Warner. Best of Show went to Tim Duitsman for his stunning photo of a Cedar Waxwing about to nab a Cicada. Go to Members Photo Gallery to see the winning photos only.
Summer Fun at the DBC Education Channel
With migration season behind us, it’s time to give our resident birds some attention. June is a great month for sparrow watching, as the birds are singing and active. And of course, it’s nesting season, so young birds in varied plumage may confuse us. The following four recommendations are excellent summer viewing at the DBC Education Channel on YouTube [...]
Wanted: Cantigny Bird Walk Leaders
Organized birding at Cantigny Park, in partnership with DBC, started in 2008. Cantigny employee and DBC Past President Jeff Reiter and Cantigny Volunteer Joan Campbell have kept the monthly walks going ever since. With Jeff’s retirement next month, Joan needs some helpers! Cantigny wants to keep offering a monthly walk, and ideally an “Accessible Birding” session every month, too. This is an opportunity to become an official Cantigny volunteer, which comes with nice perks. And, of course, leading bird walks is the absolute best volunteer job at the park! If you are interested, please send an email to Liz Omura, […]