Category Archives: Wildlife

Bird #108 — Horned Lark

Posted on March 8, 1980 by Roger

eremophila (desert-loving) alpestris (of the Alps) Saturday, March 8, 1980 — 3:00 pm Barrington, Illinois — Crabtree Nature Center My wife and I spotted a Horned Lark foraging on the entrance road, but as we approached, it flew into the … Continue reading →

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Bird #107 — Bufflehead

Posted on February 24, 1980 by Roger

bucephala (ox-headed) albeola (white) Sunday, February 24, 1980 — 2:30 pm Wilmette, Illinois — Gillson Park — Lake Michigan A female Bufflehead was swimming and diving in the harbor. Seeing it wasn’t nearly as exciting as seeing my first males, … Continue reading →

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Bird #106 — Snow Goose

Posted on February 23, 1980 by Roger

chen (goose) caerulescens (bluish) Saturday, February 23, 1980 — 4:15 pm Barrington, Illinois — Crabtree Nature Center I was sitting in the blind on Crabtree Lake watching the ducks and geese when I heard the Snow Goose calling. I spotted … Continue reading →

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Bird #105 — Redhead

Posted on February 23, 1980 by Roger

aythya (seabird) americana (of America) Saturday, February 23, 1980 — 4:00 pm Barrington, Illinois — Crabtree Nature Center The Redheads were swimming and diving in Crabtree Lake in the open area in front of the blind.

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Bird #104 — Canvasback

Posted on February 23, 1980 by Roger

aythya (seabird) valisineria (wild celery) Saturday, February 23, 1980 — 9:00 am Barrington, Illinois — Crabtree Nature Center A lone female Canvasback was swimming sedately around in the small patch of open water in front of the blind. Once in … Continue reading →

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