Thursday June 16th Headed up to Lake County and birded Ryerson Nature Center along the Des Plaines River.  This location is an excellent...

Wednesday, June 15th Dickcissel at Midewin National Grasslands Made a quick run down to Midewin National Grasslands near Joliet.  Gras...

Tuesday, June 14th Left Florida with my daughter to visit with family in the Chicago area. After arriving at Midway Airport and collecting ...

June 29th Yellow rat snakes as so far the commonest snake I've seen this year.  I really like this image.

June 29th The Barred Owl that has been a rainy season visitor to my workplace has returned.  Last year we a pair of these owls visiting us...

May 30th My daughter was very anxious to visit the Dolphin Reserch Center at Marathon before we left Keys on a birding trip last month. H...

Tuesday, May 31st Day two started out early, by returning to the Marathon Government Center, and was rewarded by dozens of White-crowned Pi...