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ATTENTION DBC Volunteers: We’re celebrating YOU at the DBC Volunteer Luncheon October 18 at St. James Farm! The DBC Board would like to acknowledge all of our volunteers at a casual luncheon on October 18 at St. James Farm. The event will begin at 10:00 a.m. with a short birding walk followed by lunch at 11:30 a.m. Click here to RSVP by October 15. The event is for everyone who has volunteered in any capacity on behalf of the club in the last year. This includes Board Members, Committee members, field trip leaders, outreach volunteers, newsletter and website contributors, event coordinators, […]

The public is invited to join members of the DuPage Birding Club on October 9 for an auction and fundraiser at the DuPage County Historical Museum, 102 E. Wesley, Wheaton, IL. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. with a cash bar and time to browse the live auction and the museum. The live auction begins at 7:15 p.m. To attend the event, register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/d/il–barrington/dupage-birding-club/. Parking is available on the street and at a nearby parking garage 1 ½ blocks west of the museum. The club will auction more than 60 bird- and nature-related items donated by members, local merchants, and […]

The August 13, 2025, edition of The Daily Herald featured a story on DBC member Denis Kania and his quest to see as many of the world’s hummingbirds as possible. The feature was authored by DBC member Jeff Reiter in his monthly Words on Birds column. Hummingbirds exist only in the Western hemisphere so you won’t find them in Africa, Europe, Australia, or Asia. Denis has traveled extensively within the region including destinations like Ecuador, Colombia, Peru, Costa Rica, and recently Cuba to see 237 species of the 367 that exist worldwide. Captivated by their beauty, incredible aerodynamics, and interesting […]