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The DBC Board is pleased to present Mini-Tutorials on the DBC YouTube Channel.   Five spotted thrush species appear in DuPage: Hermit Thrush, Swainson’s Thrush, Gray-cheeked Thrush, Wood Thrush, and Veery. The first three pass through our area in spring and fall migration. The Wood Thrush is a fairly common summer resident and nesting species here, while the Veery is a migrant that sometimes also breeds here in summer. Although these thrushes look similar, with practice they can often be distinguished by sight. But thrushes often skulk in woodland undergrowth, so knowing their songs and calls is very helpful. They […]

The DBC Board is pleased to present Mini-Tutorials on the DBC YouTube Channel. Five species of empid flycatchers (genus Empidonax) can be found in DuPage County: the Least, Alder, Willow, Yellow-bellied, and Acadian Flycatcher. They look quite similar, but subtle differences in field marks can help with identification. When and where they’re found and how commonly they are seen can also help with ID. But the fast track to telling these birds apart is by learning their distinctive songs and calls! Join Joe Suchecki, the Springbrook Birder, as he details how to distinguish each of the five species, finishing up […]

The DBC Board is pleased to present Mini-Tutorials on the DBC YouTube Channel. Join Denis Kania for a leisurely bird-focused hike around McKee Marsh in DuPage’s Blackwell Forest Preserve. Some species aren’t too fussy about habitat, while others than be quite particular; Denis introduces you to many summer residents you’ll see at this special preserve. Prepare for your outing on eBird, and then hit the trail to explore the varied landscapes (and birds!) this preserve offers, from habitat generalists in the parking lot to waterfowl and more in the marsh itself. Discover what might be singing or lurking in the […]