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Bird #356 — Black-legged Kittiwake

Posted on November 7, 1997 by Roger

rissa (kittiwake) tridactyla (three-toed) Friday, November 7, 1997 — 8:30 am Wilmette, Illinois — Gillson Park We went to the lake primarily to look for scoters. (We saw three with dark wings, but they were too far out to identify.) … Continue reading →

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Bird #355 — White-rumped Sandpiper

Posted on June 20, 1997 by Roger

calidris (speckled water bird) fuscicollis (from fuscus, brown, and collum, neck) Friday, June 20, 1997 — 8:25 am Manotowish Waters, Wisconsin — Powell Marsh Wildlife Area A friend and I were out on one of the low sand hills in … Continue reading →

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Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, Illinois

Posted on May 5, 1997 by Roger

After touring Lincoln’s home and tomb, we visited New Salem. The parking lot was jammed, including 15 buses. There was a McDonald’s in the visitor center, and the building could not have held another person. Kids were everywhere, yelling, screaming … Continue reading →

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Lincoln Tomb State Historic Site — Springfield, Illinois

Posted on May 5, 1997 by Roger

After touring Lincoln’s home, we drove to his tomb. We saw the slab, walked around the monument and let the girls rub the nose of the Lincoln bust in front. This is supposed to bring good luck, and so many … Continue reading →

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Lincoln Home National Historic Site — Springfield, Illinois

Posted on May 5, 1997 by Roger

We stopped in Springfield on the way home from a vacation. Our first stop was Lincoln’s home. We were on the second tour of the day. The guide was very reluctant to tell us much, and the tour didn’t last … Continue reading →

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