Wildfires

Photo: Chicago Tribune

Sad to watch the wildfires that have ravaged California wine country this week.  I fondly remember a trip to the town of Santa Rosa and surrounding wineries that are now destroyed. With more devastating wildfires ravaging California, are we willing to surrender the American West to climate change? http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-california-wildfires-20171011-story.html

Victoria and Abdul

Hoping to see this new movie: https://www.facebook.com/victoriaandabdul/videos/vb.1476136215745996/2066978623328416/?type=2&theater

What is racism?

Flycatcher at 47th Street

My friend took this photo of a flycatcher on our walk two days ago at Burnham Nature Sanctuary.  There are over 36 species of flycatcher in North America. http://www.birds-of-north-america.net/flycatchers.html

Photo: Jane Masterson

Swainson's Thrush

A swainson's thrush on today's walk. http://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/swainsons-thrush

Photos: Marge Ishmael

Jackson Park Birders/Obama Presidential Center

Chicago Tribune article discusses the potential impact on migratory birds in Jackson Park: http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-jackson-park-angry-birders-met-20170804-story.html

Above is an older video about Jackson Park and the impact on migratory birds.

Sweet Joe Pye Weed

Pinky-purple wildflowers (Sweet Joe Pye weed) growing in our meadow. http://www.ufseeds.com/Joe-Pye-Weed-Seeds.item

Photo: Marge Ishmael