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Mini-Tutorial: Crane Migration Over DuPage County
The DBC Board is pleased to present Mini-Tutorials on the DBC YouTube Channel. Sandhill Cranes were once a rare sight in DuPage, but now they’re breeding across the county and can be seen at many times of the year. In spring and fall, look (and listen) for them flying in large groups overhead. And, now, there’s always a chance an endangered Whooping Crane might be among them! Learn the comeback stories of both of these crane species, how they migrate on thermals, and a migration staging area in Indiana that is well worth a visit. Presented by Denis Kania.For […]
Christmas Bird Count Results for Fermilab Circle
Saturday, December 19, All Day Event Christmas Bird Count, Fermilab Circle Volunteers are welcome to participate in the Christmas Bird Count event in the Fermilab Circle. This year it will be on Saturday, December 19 – an all day event. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s count will be quite a bit different than year’s past. First, there will be no countdown dinner this year, as it’s unclear that open dining will be possible or advisable. In addition, we will have a Zoom countdown instead of an in-person countdown. Details are still being worked out, but the countdown will […]
Mini-Tutorial: On the Prowl for Owls
The DBC Board is pleased to present Mini-Tutorials on the DBC YouTube Channel. Get to know the owl species of DuPage County, what times of day you might see them, their nesting habits and diets, identification characteristics, and more. Breeding species covered: Great Horned Owl, Eastern Screech-Owl, Barred Owl. Winter visitors: Long-eared Owl, Short-eared Owl, Snowy Owl, and the adorable Northern Saw-whet Owl. You’ll also learn how fascinating owl pellets can be, and an important note on the ethics of owling. Presented by Denis Kania. For more on birds and birding in DuPage County, visit https://www.dupagebirding.org. As meetings and […]