Category Archives: Wildlife

I happened upon a three-foot Western Fox Snake while hiking through the prairie at Hickory Grove. At first I didn’t know which end was which — it’s tail was in the tall grass and it’s head was in the center … Continue reading →

I was strolling through a local forest preserve when I spotted this little guy in the middle of a well-traveled path. I’m pretty sure he had just hatched, and he had a long way to go to get to water. … Continue reading →

pseudacris triseriata triseriata Sunday, March 22, 2009 — 3:13 pm Cary, Illinois — Fel-Pro Conservation Area I’ve heard these beasts thousands of times — They call in marshes in the early spring, making a sound like running your fingers along the … Continue reading →

I’m pretty sure I’ve never seen this before — a frog sitting on a shelf of ice along the Fox River. When I tried to move closer, it hopped three or four times to reach open water and dove in. … Continue reading →