http://www.willcountyaudubon.org/blog/41_blog.php Type description here... en-us Tue, 13 Apr 2010 16:44:14 -0600 Tue, 13 Apr 2010 16:44:14 -0600 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss From Cindy J. Lake Renwick, Plainfield April 6, 2010/9:00 am Since I had a few spare minutes, I stopped at the Copley Nature Park to see "who" was there. I was stunned to see five American white pelicans (they are so easy to identify!) in the water. Also saw one flying with the black wing tips. Thank you for the wonderful telescope. My husband went that afternoon prepared with binoculars, cameras, etc., but they had apparently left. This ...<br clear="all"> http://www.willcountyaudubon.org/blog/41_blog.php?entry_id=1271198654 Birds http://www.willcountyaudubon.org/blog/41_blog.php?entry_id=1271198654&comments=comments http://www.willcountyaudubon.org/blog/41_blog.php?entry_id=1271198654 Tue, 13 Apr 2010 16:44:14 -0600 First Eastern Phoebe in our yard yesterday near Goose Lake Prairie. WCAS webmaster<br clear="all"> http://www.willcountyaudubon.org/blog/41_blog.php?entry_id=1270220497 Birds http://www.willcountyaudubon.org/blog/41_blog.php?entry_id=1270220497&comments=comments http://www.willcountyaudubon.org/blog/41_blog.php?entry_id=1270220497 Fri, 02 Apr 2010 09:01:37 -0600 From Chuck W: March 30, 2010 9:00 PM Comments: Falcon was eating a trained homing pigeon at 157th and Bell Road in Homer Glen today. Feathers everywhere <br clear="all"> http://www.willcountyaudubon.org/blog/41_blog.php?entry_id=1270220427 Birds http://www.willcountyaudubon.org/blog/41_blog.php?entry_id=1270220427&comments=comments http://www.willcountyaudubon.org/blog/41_blog.php?entry_id=1270220427 Fri, 02 Apr 2010 09:00:27 -0600 From John C in Wilmington, IL date= many many times Notes= young, old eagles eagles,,eagles Note from webmaster: Thanks John. Seems to have been a good winter for spotting eagles in the local area. <br clear="all"> http://www.willcountyaudubon.org/blog/41_blog.php?entry_id=1267388514 Birds http://www.willcountyaudubon.org/blog/41_blog.php?entry_id=1267388514&comments=comments http://www.willcountyaudubon.org/blog/41_blog.php?entry_id=1267388514 Sun, 28 Feb 2010 13:23:22 -0700 From Roger S: I had a Peregrine Falcon eating a bird in my yard 1/20/10. I know they are not supposed to be here in winter. I live in Camelot Subdivision - SW corner of I55 and I80. Woods and open fields. I have seen one here several times in the past from Feb. to early spring. It took off just as I got back to the window with my camera. I hope to see it again ...<br clear="all"> http://www.willcountyaudubon.org/blog/41_blog.php?entry_id=1264377340 Birds http://www.willcountyaudubon.org/blog/41_blog.php?entry_id=1264377340&comments=comments http://www.willcountyaudubon.org/blog/41_blog.php?entry_id=1264377340 Sun, 24 Jan 2010 16:55:40 -0700 From Virginia in Wilmington, IL: Saw 2 bald eagles flying over the islands behind my house on Kankakee River Dr in Wilmington, 1/2 mile east of the Pheasant Farm. Wow - what a sight! <br clear="all"> http://www.willcountyaudubon.org/blog/41_blog.php?entry_id=1264030279 Birds http://www.willcountyaudubon.org/blog/41_blog.php?entry_id=1264030279&comments=comments http://www.willcountyaudubon.org/blog/41_blog.php?entry_id=1264030279 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 16:31:19 -0700 From Peter in Frankfort, IL Saw A Bald Eagle flying over head about 150 feet or so in the air. Route 30, 1 Mile east of Wolf Rd. in Frankfort, Il <br clear="all"> http://www.willcountyaudubon.org/blog/41_blog.php?entry_id=1262158200 Birds http://www.willcountyaudubon.org/blog/41_blog.php?entry_id=1262158200&comments=comments http://www.willcountyaudubon.org/blog/41_blog.php?entry_id=1262158200 Wed, 30 Dec 2009 09:47:09 -0700 From LeeAnn Goodwin in Channahon: I saw and got a couple of photos of a Caspian Tern also saw my first Black Crowned Night Heron there of the season, they seem to be down in numbers due to the increased population of fishermen in that spot. <br clear="all"> http://www.willcountyaudubon.org/blog/41_blog.php?entry_id=1245711912 Birds http://www.willcountyaudubon.org/blog/41_blog.php?entry_id=1245711912&comments=comments http://www.willcountyaudubon.org/blog/41_blog.php?entry_id=1245711912 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 17:05:12 -0600 About 7PM I received a call from a neighbor that a giant bird was in their Lilac bushes. Walked over to investigate and a large female Wild Turkey came out from under the large bush and took flight across the street to another neighbors conifers. Most of us live on 5 acre or larger lots so this bird has lots of room. I thought I saw a Turkey last fall but was unable to confirm. ... <br clear="all"> http://www.willcountyaudubon.org/blog/41_blog.php?entry_id=1240184910 Birds http://www.willcountyaudubon.org/blog/41_blog.php?entry_id=1240184910&comments=comments http://www.willcountyaudubon.org/blog/41_blog.php?entry_id=1240184910 Sun, 19 Apr 2009 17:48:30 -0600 Reported by Mike Bily: 300+ American White Pelicans seen on March 27 at Goose Lake Prairie. <br clear="all"> http://www.willcountyaudubon.org/blog/41_blog.php?entry_id=1238244254 Birds http://www.willcountyaudubon.org/blog/41_blog.php?entry_id=1238244254&comments=comments http://www.willcountyaudubon.org/blog/41_blog.php?entry_id=1238244254 Sat, 28 Mar 2009 06:44:14 -0600 Reported by Mike Bily: Location: Joliet near Jefferson / Houbolt Date: 2/16 A single Greater White-fronted Goose among 200+ Canada Geese <br clear="all"> http://www.willcountyaudubon.org/blog/41_blog.php?entry_id=1235007241 Birds http://www.willcountyaudubon.org/blog/41_blog.php?entry_id=1235007241&comments=comments http://www.willcountyaudubon.org/blog/41_blog.php?entry_id=1235007241 Wed, 18 Feb 2009 18:34:29 -0700 Channahon November 2008 - afternoon albino red-tailed hawk <br clear="all"> http://www.willcountyaudubon.org/blog/41_blog.php?entry_id=1226732400 Birds http://www.willcountyaudubon.org/blog/41_blog.php?entry_id=1226732400&comments=comments http://www.willcountyaudubon.org/blog/41_blog.php?entry_id=1226732400 Sun, 19 Apr 2009 17:51:30 -0600 We had 2 Pine Siskins at our feeder near Goose Lake Prairie last Sunday 11/2/08. Bill WCAS webmaster <br clear="all"> http://www.willcountyaudubon.org/blog/41_blog.php?entry_id=1225932839 Birds http://www.willcountyaudubon.org/blog/41_blog.php?entry_id=1225932839&comments=comments http://www.willcountyaudubon.org/blog/41_blog.php?entry_id=1225932839 Wed, 05 Nov 2008 17:53:59 -0700 We had a Bell's Vireo in the Crab apple tree just off our deck this morning. First indication was its unmistakable song I heard from inside. Then a quick glance revealed him hopping around in the small trees and shrubs. We also have Cedar Waxwings building a nest in our small Maple tree. Not sure if they are truly nesting now (seems late) or just "practicing". :) Bill <br clear="all"> http://www.willcountyaudubon.org/blog/41_blog.php?entry_id=1218889907 Birds http://www.willcountyaudubon.org/blog/41_blog.php?entry_id=1218889907&comments=comments http://www.willcountyaudubon.org/blog/41_blog.php?entry_id=1218889907 Sat, 16 Aug 2008 06:31:47 -0600 Reported by Joanne Husarik Walloon Lake in Lakelands subd., Plainfield May to present(last night, Aug 7) common loon, immature colors or winter colors <br clear="all"> http://www.willcountyaudubon.org/blog/41_blog.php?entry_id=1218403494 Birds http://www.willcountyaudubon.org/blog/41_blog.php?entry_id=1218403494&comments=comments http://www.willcountyaudubon.org/blog/41_blog.php?entry_id=1218403494 Sun, 10 Aug 2008 15:25:32 -0600 From Monica Foschi: Goose Lake Prairie area, Morris IL. Dresden Rd near Heidecke lake. 2 to 4 Sandhill Cranes have been present on Dresden (Collins) Rd in the field just SE of the lake, every day for over a month now. Webmaster note: I see and hear them frequently from our location across from Goose Lake Prairie. <br clear="all"> http://www.willcountyaudubon.org/blog/41_blog.php?entry_id=1212277707 Birds http://www.willcountyaudubon.org/blog/41_blog.php?entry_id=1212277707&comments=comments http://www.willcountyaudubon.org/blog/41_blog.php?entry_id=1212277707 Sat, 31 May 2008 17:48:27 -0600 From WCAS member Carol Cooley: Location: Backyard on top of feeder Date: Sunday, May 18, 9:45 am Indigo bunting came to sit on top of my iron poles near the feeders. Just sat there looking around, flew off and returned twice. <br clear="all"> http://www.willcountyaudubon.org/blog/41_blog.php?entry_id=1211142812 Birds http://www.willcountyaudubon.org/blog/41_blog.php?entry_id=1211142812&comments=comments http://www.willcountyaudubon.org/blog/41_blog.php?entry_id=1211142812 Sun, 18 May 2008 14:33:32 -0600 Jim Haverty reports: A rose-breasted grosbeak showed up at my feeders today. Photo in the Gallery. <br clear="all"> http://www.willcountyaudubon.org/blog/41_blog.php?entry_id=1209418643 Birds http://www.willcountyaudubon.org/blog/41_blog.php?entry_id=1209418643&comments=comments http://www.willcountyaudubon.org/blog/41_blog.php?entry_id=1209418643 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:44:19 -0600 We had an Orchard Oriole at our oriole feeder this morning around 6:30AM! A backyard first for us. Location: near Goose Lake Prairie Bill Morris <br clear="all"> http://www.willcountyaudubon.org/blog/41_blog.php?entry_id=1208951026 Birds http://www.willcountyaudubon.org/blog/41_blog.php?entry_id=1208951026&comments=comments http://www.willcountyaudubon.org/blog/41_blog.php?entry_id=1208951026 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 05:43:46 -0600 Took a short walk on the I &amp; M canal trail this morning in Gebhard Woods in Morris, IL. Several Blue-gray Gnatcatchers were seen as well as E. Phoebe, Brown Thrasher, and Tufted Titmouse. Back at home I had our first Eastern Towhee in the yard. Also, Barn Swallows as of last Thursday. Bill Morris <br clear="all"> http://www.willcountyaudubon.org/blog/41_blog.php?entry_id=1208712846 Birds http://www.willcountyaudubon.org/blog/41_blog.php?entry_id=1208712846&comments=comments http://www.willcountyaudubon.org/blog/41_blog.php?entry_id=1208712846 Sun, 20 Apr 2008 11:34:06 -0600 From Amy Collins Location: Naperville - backyard 4/14/08 - ongoing Have sharp-shinned hawks mating/nesting in our back yard pine and oak tree. We have been seen them for several consecutive days. We are hoping they are nesting and sticking around! <br clear="all"> http://www.willcountyaudubon.org/blog/41_blog.php?entry_id=1208610588 Birds http://www.willcountyaudubon.org/blog/41_blog.php?entry_id=1208610588&comments=comments http://www.willcountyaudubon.org/blog/41_blog.php?entry_id=1208610588 Sat, 19 Apr 2008 07:09:48 -0600 From Jim Haverty: Saw Ruby-crowned Kinglets and Brown Thrashers on the Old Plank Trail today. Jim <br clear="all"> http://www.willcountyaudubon.org/blog/41_blog.php?entry_id=1208471198 Birds http://www.willcountyaudubon.org/blog/41_blog.php?entry_id=1208471198&comments=comments http://www.willcountyaudubon.org/blog/41_blog.php?entry_id=1208471198 Thu, 17 Apr 2008 16:26:38 -0600 From Fran Phillips: Place= Blodget Road Grundy County 5:20 PM 4/14/08 Great Horned Owl has 2 owlets in nest <br clear="all"> http://www.willcountyaudubon.org/blog/41_blog.php?entry_id=1208295949 Birds http://www.willcountyaudubon.org/blog/41_blog.php?entry_id=1208295949&comments=comments http://www.willcountyaudubon.org/blog/41_blog.php?entry_id=1208295949 Tue, 15 Apr 2008 15:45:49 -0600 Report from Pat Bluhm: Place= Goose Lake Prairie Morris, IL date= 3-25-08 30 Common Snipe. 4 Sandhill Cranes on the prairie. 1 Savannah Sparrow. Also Place= Channahon, IL date= 3-28-08 Notes= 12 American White Pelicans over the house. Some sandhills ,too. <br clear="all"> http://www.willcountyaudubon.org/blog/41_blog.php?entry_id=1206745248 Birds http://www.willcountyaudubon.org/blog/41_blog.php?entry_id=1206745248&comments=comments http://www.willcountyaudubon.org/blog/41_blog.php?entry_id=1206745248 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 17:00:48 -0600 Fran Phillips reports the following from Turtle Lake in Plainfield March 24: Common loon, Mute swans, Great White Egret. Great Blue Herons, Double Crested Cormorants, Redtail hawk, and more. <br clear="all"> http://www.willcountyaudubon.org/blog/41_blog.php?entry_id=1206389731 Birds http://www.willcountyaudubon.org/blog/41_blog.php?entry_id=1206389731&comments=comments http://www.willcountyaudubon.org/blog/41_blog.php?entry_id=1206389731 Mon, 24 Mar 2008 14:15:31 -0600 In the fields southeast of Morris yesterday there were large flocks of "blackbirds", Red-winged blackbirds, Grackles, and Brown-headed cowbirds. I spotted at least a few thousand in the fields and overhead. Many have been seen in my backyard today as well. Bill <br clear="all"> http://www.willcountyaudubon.org/blog/41_blog.php?entry_id=1204999232 Birds http://www.willcountyaudubon.org/blog/41_blog.php?entry_id=1204999232&comments=comments http://www.willcountyaudubon.org/blog/41_blog.php?entry_id=1204999232 Sat, 08 Mar 2008 11:00:32 -0700 Seen at the "wide waters" area in Channahon (Des Plaines River) by Pat Bluhm: Midday on March 3rd and 4th Scaup, Wood ducks, Shovelers, Common Merganers, Hooded Mergansers, Canvasbacks, Ruddy ducks, Goldeneyes, Gadwalls, Coots, Mallards and Buffleheads <br clear="all"> http://www.willcountyaudubon.org/blog/41_blog.php?entry_id=1204673880 Birds http://www.willcountyaudubon.org/blog/41_blog.php?entry_id=1204673880&comments=comments http://www.willcountyaudubon.org/blog/41_blog.php?entry_id=1204673880 Tue, 04 Mar 2008 16:38:48 -0700 Pat Bluhm reports from Channahon: 3-3-08 10am Red-headed woodpecker on my peanut feeder. <br clear="all"> http://www.willcountyaudubon.org/blog/41_blog.php?entry_id=1204584415 Birds http://www.willcountyaudubon.org/blog/41_blog.php?entry_id=1204584415&comments=comments http://www.willcountyaudubon.org/blog/41_blog.php?entry_id=1204584415 Mon, 03 Mar 2008 15:46:55 -0700 Reported by Gil Anderson: I saw about 20 Robins today at the Joliet Airport at the East End by Rock Run Creek. I have Pine Siskins at the feeders. Also Redwing Blackbirds for several days. &nbsp; <br clear="all"> http://www.willcountyaudubon.org/blog/41_blog.php?entry_id=1204493802 Birds http://www.willcountyaudubon.org/blog/41_blog.php?entry_id=1204493802&comments=comments http://www.willcountyaudubon.org/blog/41_blog.php?entry_id=1204493802 Sun, 02 Mar 2008 14:36:42 -0700 Pat Bluhm reports seeing about 50 Sandhill Cranes at Goose Lake Prairie on Saturday March 1 at 5:30 PM. <br clear="all"> http://www.willcountyaudubon.org/blog/41_blog.php?entry_id=1204481244 Birds http://www.willcountyaudubon.org/blog/41_blog.php?entry_id=1204481244&comments=comments http://www.willcountyaudubon.org/blog/41_blog.php?entry_id=1204481244 Sun, 02 Mar 2008 11:07:24 -0700