DuPage County, Illinois RBA for January 31, 1999 (Special)

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Location: DuPage County, Illinois

Number: 630-406-8111

Coverage: Western, southwestern suburbs of Chicago

Compiler/Transcriber: Jim Frazier

Email: jfrazier@elnet.com



DuPage Hotline Site (including directions and archives)

http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/jimfrazier/dupage.htm



Official DuPage Birding Club site:

http://www.xnet.com/~ugeiser/Birds/BirdClub.html

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This a special update as of Sunday, January 31, 1999 at 8:15pm



A TOWNSEND'S SOLITAIRE was seen today at the Arboretum on the

south section of Illinois Trees Trail loop 2.  Also seen with the

Solitaire was a flock of BLUEBIRDS and a HERMIT THRUSH.



To get to the location where the Solitaire was seen, park in lot

2, cross the street and go up the hill with all the pines.  At

the top, you'll see a wood chip trail.  Take it east past the

"Plants of Korea" sign.  On your left will be an oak woodland

with freshly cut stumps and wood chips.  The Solitaire was

foraging with the bluebirds in this area.  It was seen mostly on

the ground around freshly cut stuff, but would sometimes perch on

an exposed branch no higher than 10 to 15 feet.  Look for the

bluebirds and they may lead you to the Solitaire.



All other reports will be covered in the next main report.



Thank you to everyone who called or emailed reports this week.



Thank you for calling the DuPage Birding Club Hotline.



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