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The DBC Auction, our first in six years, will be held at the DuPage County Historical Museum in Wheaton on October 9, 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Auction Backstory: An Overview A little back story for newer club members: in the past the auction was held every two years, but COVID put a wrench in that and our last auction was in 2019. Its purpose is to raise funds for club operations and our grants and donations program-and to provide a fun social event for members and friends of the club. Auctioneers Denis Kania and Jeff Chapman will auction 50-60 items donated […]

Jeff Reiter’s popular Daily Herald column Words on Birds celebrated DBC’s 40th birthday too! Jeff interviewed founders and presidents in the club’s long history to explore the club’s keys to success. It turns out the “secret sauce” has many ingredients, from bylaws that build in change at the leadership level to a philosophy that celebrates birding for all and a large base of volunteers that deliver programs, field trips, and more. Read this month’s Words on Birds in the Daily Herald or view the column here. For pictures from the club’s 40th birthday party on June 14, visit the Member […]

Costa Rica is a great country to visit either as a first-time tropical birder or a seasoned tropical veteran. Although it may be a small country, it has a lot to offer in terms of both environmental and species diversity. Presenter Denis Kania shares what he has learned in several trips to this birdy destination. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTWWJf_9ea4