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DBC’s Winter/Spring ’26 Contest Last Call!
The DBC’s Photo Contest closed on June 30 and we are accepting photos until July 7, 2026. All photos are welcome: amateur, funny, imperfect, high-quality. The “story behind the shot” is taken into account when the entry is judged. The judges want this to be a fun contest, so no categories have been predefined – every entry has a chance to win! Note: the judges* ask that you limit the number of photos you enter to five or less. They usually do not give out more than one award to the same photographer if they submit multiple images. If you […]
Wingspan Returns July 11th!
Too hot to enjoy birding outside? Let’s get together and play Wingspan in cool comfort! Wingspan is a beautifully crafted game, where each player has several wildlife habitats in which to attract a variety of birds with unique characteristics and abilities. Players collect food, lay eggs, and draw birds from cards with stunning illustrations and interesting facts. It blends education with strategy, in an enjoyable atmosphere. You do not need to know how to play. We will teach you. If you know how to play, you can help others learn. We will provide the game boards and teachers. Your teachers: […]
2026 Spring Bird Count Preliminary Results
Joe Suchecki – DuPage County Compiler The annual Spring Bird Count was conducted on Saturday May 9th, when over 100 DuPage birders spread out across the county to participate in this statewide event. The weather during the count was just about perfect with mild temperatures and fair skies. With good conditions, our very skilled DuPage birders were expecting a good count for the day. In all, birders tallied 180 species and over 25,000 birds for the count. The 180 species was slightly above the average number of species seen over the last 20 years and tied the results from last […]