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Amboy, Illinois

Posted on June 11, 2007 by Roger

Since I was in the area birding, I searched the Internet for other adventures in the area. I found Amboy. Here’s what’s there: The Amboy Pharmacy with wood floors, a soda fountain and an old-fashioned candy rack full of hard-to-find … Continue reading →

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Franklin Creek State Natural Area, Illinois

Posted on June 11, 2007 by Roger

This isn’t a big park, but I enjoy going here regularly — it doesn’t seem at all like Illinois. Birds are one draw, but I also like the lack of crowds and the scenery along Franklin Creek as it winds … Continue reading →

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Butterfly #25 — Regal Fritillary

Posted on June 11, 2007 by Roger

speyeria idalia Monday, June 11, 2007 — 10:35 am Nachusa Grasslands — Lee County, Illinois I didn’t have my field guide with me, and I never would have known to look for this butterfly except that a poster in the … Continue reading →

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Butterfly #24 — Eastern Tailed Blue

Posted on June 11, 2007 by Roger

everes comyntas Monday, June 11, 2007 — 10:30 am Nachusa Grasslands — Lee County, Illinois On the backside of the prairie, a dirt and grass track cuts though a brushy area with some trees before entering a field. The Eastern … Continue reading →

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Butterfly #23 — Meadow Fritillary

Posted on June 11, 2007 by Roger

boloria bellona Monday, June 11, 2007 — 10:00 am Nachusa Grasslands — Lee County, Illinois I took a day off work to bird and sight-see along the Rock River. My second stop was Nachusa Grasslands, where I saw this Meadow … Continue reading →

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