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Mini-Tutorial: Basic Bird Identification
If you’re a beginning birder and want to learn how to look at a bird to remember what you’re seeing, look no further! On the DBC Education Channel, Denis Kania reviews basic bird identification skills, with plenty of useful images to demonstrate his points, in a new video. Denis’s first recommendation: use field guides to prepare for birds that could be in your area. This tutorial will take through some basic identification strategies once you’re out in the field, including: Bird topography Relative size Bill structure and color Overall body structure Color patterns Behavior Basic Bird Identification is one of […]
Chicago Region is Stronghold for Dozens of Breeding Birds
A 22-year study of breeding birds shows that northeastern Illinois is a stronghold for breeding birds and of global importance for several key avian species. Published by the Bird Conservation Network (BCN), Breeding Bird Trends in the Chicago Region 1999-2020 provides an update on the status of more than 100 nesting species across grassland, shrubland, wetland, and woodland habitats. The landmark study shows that some breeding bird species are stable or expanding, while others face declines. The Bird Conservation Network (BCN), a coalition of 21 conservation organizations dedicated to the preservation of birds and the habitats they need to survive, […]
Susan Kaley Receives Distinguished Achievement Award
Long-time DBC member Susan Kaley is the latest recipient of the Distinguished Achievement Award, a recognition reserved for a very few select members who have gone above and beyond to support the Club over an extended period. Susan has served as Vice President, President, Past President, and Corresponding Secretary, representing at least five years on the Executive Committee. She was newsletter editor for 8 years and was part of the team that produced and distributed the print newsletter back in the day before electronic communications. Currently she oversees the Lending Library along with Jeff Smith and recently produced our 2022 […]