Category Archives: Birds

Bird #424 — Rufous Hummingbird

Posted on May 6, 2008 by Roger

selasphorus (from selas, light, and phoros, bearing) rufus (reddish) Tuesday, May 6, 2008 — 3:36 pm Mount Hood National Forest, Oregon — Eagle Creek — Wauna Viewpoint Trail I was in Oregon for a convention. My sister and I flew … Continue reading →

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Heron in the Morning Sun

Posted on May 5, 2008 by Roger
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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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Nachusa Grasslands — Lee County, Illinois

Posted on June 11, 2007 by Roger

This large piece of prairie is owned by The Nature Conservancy. Unlike almost every other birding spot I know about, here you’re encouraged NOT to stay on the trails. In fact, except for a short semi-mowed path that goes about … Continue reading →

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Glacial Park Conservation Area — McHenry County, Illinois

Posted on June 3, 2007 by Roger

I’ve been here many times — it’s one of my favorite birding spots. I stopped on the way home from Dog n Suds to do some walking and birding. Several thunderstorms were sliding through the area, so I didn’t stay … Continue reading →

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