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Mini-Tutorial: The Mergansers
The DBC Board is pleased to present Mini-Tutorials on the DBC YouTube Channel. Mini-tutorial presenting three of our diving ducks, the mergansers, found mostly in winter and migration months in DuPage. There are some similarities and striking differences among these ducks. Males are easily distinguished through their plumage and crest (from sleek to hooded to bad hair day). Females are more subtle, and what to look for in their necks, crests, and bills is detailed. Presented by Denis Kania. For more on birds and birding in DuPage County, visit https://www.dupagebirding.org. As meetings and field trips have been altered for […]
Christmas Bird Count Results for Fermilab Circle
On December 19, 2020, birders counted every bird they could see and hear within the 15-mile circle during the 45th FermiBatavia CBC. Eighty-one species were observed in the count, below our 10-year average of nearly 84 species. We had high counts of Hooded Merganser (44), Winter Wren (18), Carolina Wren (12) and Pine Siskin (327), while tying the high count for Pileated Woodpecker (2). Thank you to all the area captains and counters in making this year another successful count! 2020 CBC Results for Fermilab Circle
Mini-Tutorial: Two Scaup and the Ring-necked Duck
The DBC Board is pleased to present Mini-Tutorials on the DBC YouTube Channel. Mini-tutorial featuring three ducks, the Ring-necked Duck, the Lesser Scaup, and the rarer Greater Scaup. Here during migration and sometimes over winter, these birds are of the same genus and have similar appearances, but their bills, plumage, and other features distinguish them. One tip: don’t look for the ringed neck of the Ring-necked Duck. Another tip: note where the peak of the crown of their head lies, further back or close to the bill. A good challenge for your birding skill. Presented by Denis Kania. For […]