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Greene Valley HawkWatch to Begin 16th Season
September 1 marks the beginning of the season for hawkwatchers atop the Scenic Overlook at Greene Valley Forest Preserve. The “Hill” is open to the public Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. through the end of October. The all-volunteer Hawkwatch team monitors migration daily September through November. Anyone wishing to join the team a few hours (or more) a week can contact Bob Fisher, bfisher928@aol.com, or Jeff Smith, mrqmagoo13@gmail.com, for more information.
Mini-Tutorial: Birding by Ear: Thrushes
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 […]
Mini-Tutorial: Birding By Ear: Empidonax Flycatchers
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 […]