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DuPage County, Illinois RBA for January 19, 2004
Date: January 19, 2004
Location: DuPage County, Illinois
Number: 630-406-8111
Coverage: Western suburbs of Chicago
Editor: Eric Secker

DuPage Hotline Site
http://www.gadwall.com/birding/hotline/

Official DuPage Birding Club site:
http://www.dupagebirding.org
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Highlight Species:
SPOTTED TOWHEE **
RED CROSSBILL
NORTHERN SHRIKE
GLAUCOUS GULL
ICELAND GULL
THAYER'S GULL
RUSTY BLACKBIRD
MUTE SWAN


____ DUPAGE COUNTY ____________________________________

The SPOTTED TOWHEE was relocated again on January 17 around noon across
the street (south) from the house on the NE corner of Twin Oaks and
Wallace.  It was seen at a brush pile about 75 feet back from the
street, at the edge of a treeline. 

>From I-88, head north on Winfield Road.  Take Winfield a few miles
north to Mack Road.  Turn east on Mack Road and follow it for about one
mile to Twin Oaks Drive, where you turn right (south).  Then turn east
(left) onto Wallace and look for the brushy area on the right.  The
bird has also been seen in various locations along Twin Oaks Dr. and
coming to feeders in a backyard at the NE corner of Twin Oaks and
Wallace.
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On January 17 at Greene Valley, the NORTHERN SHRIKE was seen again
along the entrance road off of 79th Street.

A NORTHERN SHRIKE was seen along Route 38 (Roosevelt Rd.) near Kress
Road on January 17.

At Hidden Lake on January 17, a RUSTY BLACKBIRD was seen by the river
next to the bridge.

____ KANE COUNTY _______________________________________

At the Fox River on January 17, three adult THAYER'S GULLS were seen
along with a probable hybrid GLAUCOUS x HERRING GULL.  A first year
GLAUCOUS GULL and an adult ICELAND GULL were also seen on January 11.

A LESSER SCAUP, WOOD DUCK, COMMON GOLDENEYE, and a MUTE SWAN continue
to be seen along the Fox River near Illinois St. south of Route 64.

Two RED CROSSBILLS were seen flying over the Japanese Garden at the
west section of Fabyan F.P. on January 12.  Two birds were seen/heard
flying towards the pines on the island on January 19.  To reach the
west section of Fabyan F.P., take Route 31 and turn east into the
entrance to the Japanese Garden just north of Fabyan Rd.  PURPLE
FINCHES and PINE SISKINS have also been seen regularly at this
location.

____ UPCOMING FIELD TRIP ______________________________

Saturday, January 24, 8:00 a.m. Montrose/Chicago Lakefront. 
The Chicago lakefront can be a great area for unusual gulls and
waterfowl in the winter. We will meet next to Montrose Harbor just
across the road from the Magic Hedge. Exit Lakeshore Dr. at Montrose
going east towards the lake, turn right at the bait shop and park
before the construction area. Dress warmly, bring a scope if you have
one, and a couple of loaves of stale bread if you can, to help chum in
the gulls. We may check out other areas of the lakefront also.
Leader: Geoff Williamson, (773) 935-8439. 
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Thank you to everyone who called or emailed reports to the DuPage
Birding Club Hotline.

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The DuPage Birding Club Hotline
DuPage County, Illinois (western suburbs of Chicago)
640-406-8111   mailto:dupagehotline@yahoo.com
http://www.gadwall.com/birding/hotline/