Happy Earth Day

Air pollution falls

Delhi is one of many capitals enjoying improved air quality since restrictions were introduced due to the coronavirus: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/apr/11/positively-alpine-disbelief-air-pollution-falls-lockdown-coronavirus?utm_source=pocket-newtab

Northern Cardinal

A Northern Cardinal, official State Bird of Illinois, at our feeder earlier:
https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/northern-cardinal

Photo: Marge Ishmael

Tulips in snow

I was surprised to see snow this morning...on 15th April.

Photo: Marge Ishmael

Raccoon

A raccoon caught on our trophy cam last night....you can just make it out.  Below is an Earth Unplugged raccoon video.

Little Free Library

These little free libraries are popping up all over the place, including this one on my regular walking route, that encourages passersby to take a book and leave a book. https://littlefreelibrary.org/

Photo: Marge Ishmael

Magnolia in bloom

Magnolia in bloom earlier today.

Photos: Marge Ishmael