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Bird #320 — Connecticut Warbler

Posted on May 22, 1990 by Roger

oporornis (from opora, autumnal, and ornis, bird) agilis (active, nimble) Tuesday, May 22, 1990 — 11:40 am Hoffman Estates, Illinois — Poplar Creek Forest Preserve On this day, I went birding on the horse trails that lace the woods in … Continue reading →

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White Sox vs. Orioles — May 15, 1990

Posted on May 15, 1990 by Roger

I went to this game with three friends. We ate at the Rosebud in Little Italy. It cost $80 for the four of us. We started with fresh-made bread that was good enough to be a meal by itself. The … Continue reading →

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Peoria Chiefs vs. Kenosha Twins — May 11, 1990

Posted on May 11, 1990 by Roger

A friend and I drove down and spent the afternoon birding around Peoria before going to the Chiefs game. We received a free umbrella as we entered Meinen Field. Our seats were fantastic — right behind home plate. The park … Continue reading →

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Fort Crevecoeur — Creve Coeur, Illinois

Posted on May 11, 1990 by Roger

My friend and I drove down to Peoria to see a Peoria Chiefs game. We arrived early and checked out this fort. Rene-Robert-Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle and his men visited this area in 1680. The local Peoria Indians were … Continue reading →

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Cubs vs. Braves — Tuesday, May 8, 1990

Posted on May 8, 1990 by Roger

I went to the game with three friends. The day was beautiful, the game was exciting, if sloppy, and I even got my left ear in the Chicago Tribune! The Cubs won 10-8 on a walk-off two-run home run by … Continue reading →

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