American Oystercatchers

August 11th, 2007

3 shorebirds with long orange bills feeding in sand
Jacob Riis Park, 2007-08-11
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Men In Trees

August 9th, 2007

In Chicago last month I happened to catch Men in Trees on TV. It was mildly amusing, but I liked it better the first time I saw it. You know, when it was called Northern Exposure.

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Gray Catbird

August 4th, 2007

Gray bird with black cap in tree
Gray Catbird, Dumetella carolinensis
Jackson Park, Chicago, 2007-07-28

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Eastern Comma

August 1st, 2007

Brown and orange butterfly, worn
Eastern Comma, Polygonia comma
Brooklyn Botanic Gardens, 2007-08-01

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American Goldfinch

July 31st, 2007

Black and yellow bird on thistle
American Goldfinch, Carduelis tristis, ♂
Northerly Island, Chicago, 2007-07-27

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Black and Yellow Mud Daubers

July 30th, 2007

Black and yellow wasps digging in mud
Black and Yellow Mud Dauber, Sceliphron caementarium
Outside Soldier Field, Chicago, 2007-07-25

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