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Exciting News: Fermilab Welcomes Back Birders!

Closed since the pandemic began in 2020, Fermilab Natural Areas are now reopened for birding. This includes the trails and lakes around the Red Barn, the Prairie near Wilson Hall, and the Bison herd along the main road into Fermilab. Admittance requires a Real ID or passport.
Here's a link to access guidelines and available birding locations:
https://fermilabbirds.com/wildlife/access.shtml
For the inside scoop on birding Fermilab, check out the DuPage Hotspot page:
https://dupagebirding.org/dupage-hotspots/
In addition, the Fermilab Natural Areas team has launched a Facebook page. Follow them for up-to-date information on sightings:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568595275271

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Club Member Jeff Smith Profiled

DBC member Jeff Smith was recently profiled on the DuPage County Forest Preserve’s website in their “Catching Nature” blog.  Jeff is a 2019 recipient of the DBC Distinguished Achievement Award, past president of the club, and one of the leaders of the Greene Valley Hawkwatch.  Congratulations, Jeff, on this great story! We’re proud to count you among us.

Five Honored with Distinguished Achievement Award

Five long-time club members were recently honored for their service over many years editing and producing the Drummings, the club’s newsletter. Featured left to right are Andrea Duffy, Pat Newman, Yvonne Dempsey, and Jody Zamirowski. Not present: Jeff Smith.

2019 Auction Night a Smashing Success!

The DBC Biennial Auction Night October 10 was a smashing success. We had a stellar lineup of 60+ items, including two scopes, a pair of bins, fantastic artwork, beautiful handmade bird boxes, cool gift baskets, exciting field adventures, and so much more. The local businesses, publications, and birding community donors came through this year again, and a great many items were donated by our members, which makes them even more special. The Birding Bazaar of gently used items was once again popular and let everyone go home with a found treasure in tow. The auction proceeds and dues fund DBC […]
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