MIGRATING EASTERN BLUEBIRD PENSTEMON I was fascinated watching a

I was fascinated watching a few common loons swim and then dive to try and catch fish to reenergize throughout the morning

which was to be misty and cool

Overnight we had 2-3 inches of snow and the forecast for this morning was to be sunny with a few clouds

Cup plants (silphium perfoliatum) grow abundantly around the South Fork Kishwaukee River and throughout much of Wildflower Park reaching heights of over 6 feet

I had to wait about a half hour for the sunlight to shine through this spectacular and majestic scene

MIGRATING EASTERN BLUEBIRD PENSTEMON I was fascinated watching aAn Eastern Bluebird stops for a rest on a burr oak tree branch along its migration in Northern Illinois. (483 148)