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Birding Holiday — Day One

Posted on May 7, 2007 by Roger

I started the day at Wadsworth Wetlands in northern Lake County, a narrow strip of forest preserve along the Des Plaines River. It is often a good place for shorebirds and a variety of other stuff. Today it was just … Continue reading →

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On Shopping

Posted on May 7, 2007 by Roger

I went out for dinner with my wife last night. On the way home, we did some shopping. I hate shopping. I don’t mind buying. There’s a difference. I don’t go into a store unless I know what I want. … Continue reading →

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Reptile-Amphibian #16 — Bullfrog

Posted on May 5, 2007 by Roger

rana catesbeiana Monday, May 5, 2008 — 8:35 am Cary, Illinois — Fel-Pro Conservation Area I’ve seen Bullfrogs many times before but, for some reason, never got around to positively identifying one. I was walking around the west pond at … Continue reading →

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Bog Walking

Posted on April 21, 2007 by Roger

Thing #15 — Walk the bog trail at Volo Bog State Natural Area. I didn’t set out today to check off one of the things on my list of 30 Things Everyone Should Do In Greater Chicagoland — I was … Continue reading →

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Wild Parrots (sorta)

Posted on April 6, 2007 by Roger

Thing #25: Photograph a Monk Parakeet nesting colony. We drove southwest from Norwood Park to Elmhurst. We missed a couple more turns on the way, and traffic was lousy, but we arrived eventually. The huge stick nests were still there. … Continue reading →

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