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Bird #340 — Henslow’s Sparrow

Posted on June 8, 1991 by Roger

ammodramus (from ammos, sand, and dramein, to run) henslowii (given in 1831 by John James Audubon for his friend John Stevens Henslow, professor of botany at Cambridge University in England) Saturday, June 8, 1991 — 8:20 am Zion, Illinois — … Continue reading →

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Bird #339 — Le Conte’s Sparrow

Posted on May 28, 1991 by Roger

ammodramus (from ammos, sand, and dramein, to run) leconteii (in honor of John L. Le Conte, Philadelphia physician, friend of John James Audubon, and distinguished entomologist) Tuesday, May 28, 1991 — 6:30 am Manotowish Waters, Wisconsin — Powell Marsh Wildlife … Continue reading →

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White Sox vs. Tigers — April 18, 1991

Posted on April 18, 1991 by Roger

A friend picked me up at 9:00 and drove us down to the New Comiskey Park. We arrived early because we’d heard there was limited parking near the stadium. We had an hour to kill before the gates opened, so … Continue reading →

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Kane County Cougars vs. South Bend White Sox — April 13, 1991

Posted on April 13, 1991 by Roger

This was the first game in the Cougars’ first season. My family went with a group of friends. The game was scheduled to start at 4:00, but we got there early to take advantage of the opening day festivities. They … Continue reading →

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Cubs vs. Cardinals — April 9, 1991

Posted on April 9, 1991 by Roger

This was my first opening day at Wrigley Field. I hope it will be my last. I went with a friend, a guy I worked with, and his wife. We parked about six blocks from Wrigley Field and walked through … Continue reading →

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