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Colorful Migrant Warblers Share Special Relationships with Native Plants

Apr 30, 2020 ● By Sheryl DeVore

May is peak time for birdwatchers and nature lovers to hear and see about 30 species of warblers as they migrate through the Chicago region. Birdwatching is a fun, eco-friendly way to enjoy nature and get outside while staying at home.

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Looking for Loons in all the Right Places - Lake County, IL

Feb 28, 2020

Loons can typically be seen in this region about the middle of March through mid-April, with some lingering into mid-May and an occasional individual spending the summer. But they haven’t nested here in more than 100 years.

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Christmas Bird Counts

Nov 27, 2019

For birdwatchers, Christmas season lasts from December 14 through January 5. That’s when Christmas Bird Counts (CBC) are held throughout the Chicago region, the state, the nation and many other parts of the world.

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