Club Meetings
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The DuPage Birding Club meets eight times per year, usually
on the second Thursday of January, March, April, May, July, September,
October, and November at 7:30 pm.
Unless otherwise noted, the club meetings take place at
Faith Lutheran Church,
41 N. Park Blvd. (just north of Roosevelt Rd.), in Glen Ellyn.
Park in the back of the church and enter through the glass doors, then go down
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Visitors and new members are always welcome.
Meet the speaker for dinner at 5:30 pm at nearby restaurant Beijing,
404 Roosevelt Rd., Glen Ellyn.
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Meeting Program for 2009
Starting time 7:30 pm unless indicated otherwise.
The hall will be open at 7:00 pm for socializing.
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January 8, 2009
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Birds are Amazing!
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Jeff Hoover
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A program
providing new insights into the remarkable behavior and ecology of birds, and
celebrating conservation successes.
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March 12, 2009
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Annual Members' Night
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At our annual members' night, DuPage Birding Club members present their
slides and digital photos of trips they have taken to some great birding
locations both near and far. It's a terrific chance to survey some of the
many great birding images captured by the club's skilled photographers.
Come out and see beautiful pictures taken of many great birds and wonderful
places!
Let Mary Bastrentaz know (630-497-3730,
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if you would like to contribute to the program.
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April 16 (Date Change!)
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Owls and Hummingbirds
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Laura Erickson
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Given a choice between two of her favorite bird families, this well-known educator
and radio personality combines them into one talk.
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May 14, 2009
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Flycatchers of Illinois and Their Identification
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Geoff Williamson
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Confused by flycatcher identification? This presentation discusses what to look for,
and what to listen to, when trying to put names to the resident and migrant
flycatchers of Illinois.
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July 9, 2009
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Birds of Chile — the Other West Coast
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Alvaro Jaramillo
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What amazes the birder about Chile is its amazing beauty;
it is truly blessed with some of the most scenic birding anywhere in the New World.
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September 10, 2009
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Fall Warblers
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Denis Kania
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October 8, 2009
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Fundraising Auction
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Different location: Cantigny Park, Wheaton. |
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November 12, 2009
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Great Plains — America's Lingering Wild
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Michael Forsberg
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Also: Business Meeting and Elections. |
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January 14, 2010
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The History of Field Guides
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Joe Lill
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This meeting marks the 25th anniversary of the founding of the DuPage Birding Club.
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For more details about the meeting programs, or to suggest future
speakers, please contact the Vice-President and Program Chair at
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Map showing the meeting place and the restaurant:
- Beijing Restaurant, 404 Roosevelt Rd., Glen Ellyn, IL
- Faith Lutheran Church, 41 N. Park Blvd., Glen Ellyn, IL
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Urs Geiser, November 14, 2008