Category Archives: Wildlife

Pearl Crescent

Posted on June 8, 2008 by Roger

Two photos of a Pearl Crescent, taken at 5:45 on a hot and humid afternoon. I got pretty close — its wingspan is only an inch and a half.

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Reptile-Amphibian #18 (Chicago) Garter Snake

Posted on May 26, 2008 by Roger

thamnophis sirtalis semifasciata Monday, May 26, 2008 — 10:35 am McHenry County, Illinois — Hickory Grove Conservation Area OK, this is just embarrassing. I’ve seen hundreds of Garter Snakes. When I went to add a photo to the post today, … Continue reading →

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The Eye of the Turtle

Posted on May 26, 2008 by Roger
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King of the Swamp

Posted on May 26, 2008 by Roger
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Reptile-Amphibian #17 — Northern Water Snake

Posted on May 24, 2008 by Roger

natrix sipedon sipedon Saturday, May 24, 2008 — 2:15pm Crystal Lake, Illinois — The Hollows Conservation Area I was strolling along a trail through a large marshy field with scattered wet areas when I almost stepped on this snake. It … Continue reading →

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