Birding With a Purpose!
| Founded in 1985, the DuPage Birding Club is nationally known as one of the largest and most active birding groups in Illinois. Our mission is to promote birding among our 200+ members and the general public through education and field experiences that take advantage of the various birding habitats in DuPage County, the greater Chicago area, and other regional hotspots. |  |
This and That...
Don't miss the Gull Frolic on Saturday, February 18 at North Point Marina, Winthrop Harbor in Lake County. A great opportunity to view large numbers of gulls with a good chance of spotting an uncommon species! Also learn how to identify those difficult immature gulls. Preregistration is required and limited to the first 150 people!
The Chicago Audubon Society will host its ninth biennial Birding America Conference on Saturday, March 17, 2012 at North Park University, 3225 West Foster Avenue in Chicago. The conference consistently draws an enthusiastic audience of Chicago-area birders with a full range of birding skills and interests. The format consists of presentations by regional and national experts on key birding locales, both local and international. Also, skill development workshops on bird ID and other bird-related topics will be offered, as well as the opportunity to network with other birders and browse related exhibits.
Listen to DBC President, Vicky Sroczynski's audio interview with WDCB News reporter, Yolanda Perdomo as they discuss Snowy Owl arrivals in Chicago.
Read about Tribune reporter William Mullen's excellent adventure as he writes about his experience with fellow DBC birders at last month's Fermi Lab Circle Christmas Bird count.
Next Club Meeting | |
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March 08, 2012, 7:00 pm. | |
| Annual Members Night | |
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Join us at our annual member's night where DuPage Birding Club members spend an enjoyable evening presenting their slides and digital photos of superb birding trips both near and far. This is a wonderful chance to survey some of the many great birding images captured by the club's skilled photographers. Come on out and see some beautiful pictures taken of terrific birds and wonderful places! Let Jeff Smith know (331-481-3362, ) if you would like to contribute to the program. |
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The meeting program for 2012 can be found here.
Upcoming Field Trips
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 9:00 a.m. Bird Feeder Birding. Leaders: Bob and Jean Spitzer.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 9:00 am to 4:00pm. Gull Frolic,North Point Marina, Winthrop Harbor.
Sunday, February 19, 2012, 7:00 a.m. Mississippi River, Eagles & More. Leader: Urs Geiser.
Saturday, February 25, 2012, 9:00 a.m. Fox River Preserves, Batavia & North. Leaders: Fillmore Dryden and Jean Spitzer.
Watch this space for possible additional field trips.
Details and a two-month field trip list can be found here.