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Mini-Tutorial: Lincoln’s Sparrow and Swamp Sparrow
The DBC Board is pleased to present Mini-Tutorials on the DBC YouTube Channel. This week Denis Kania presents a Mini-tutorial taking a close look at the migrant Lincoln’s Sparrow and resident Swamp Sparrow in their fall plumage: it’s not as simple as a streaked vs. an unstreaked breast. Presented by Denis Kania. As meetings and field trips have been altered for the short term due to the Covid-19 the Board offers a way to connect with you and enrich your birding experience. Several Mini-tutorials are live and focus on: Fall Warblers; the updated checklist of birds in DuPage; the […]
Mini-Tutorial: Nelson’s and LeConte’s Sparrows
The DBC Board is pleased to present Mini-Tutorials on the DBC YouTube Channel. This week Denis Kania presents a Mini-tutorial covering two fall migration sparrows that resemble each other closely: Nelson’s and LeConte’s. These elusive birds are often half-hidden by the reeds and tall grasses they live in, so tune in to this video to learn the distinguishing features that help when you spy one of these beauties in the field. Presented by Denis Kania. As meetings and field trips have been altered for the short term due to the Covid-19 the Board offers a way to connect with […]
Mini-Tutorial: Confusing Backyard Juveniles
The DBC Board is pleased to present Mini-Tutorials on the DBC YouTube Channel. This week Denis Kania presents a Mini-tutorial talking about birds you might commonly find in your yard or in parks that might be confusing due to their juvenile plumage. Species discussed include: American Robin, Eastern Bluebird, Brown-headed Cowbird, Chipping Sparrow, Cedar Waxwing, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Cooper’s Hawk, European Starling. Body structure over coloration is key. Often, these birds carry over clear traits of adults, but sometimes you need to focus on the beak or behavior or what other birds they’re spending time with for clues. As meetings […]