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

Garter Snake

Garter snake in our yard today: http://www.snake-removal.com/illinois.html

Photo: Mark Oreglia

Prairie Blazingstar

Excited to find a Prairie Blazingstar in the meadow just now. http://www.illinoiswildflowers.info/prairie/plantx/pr_blazingstarx.htm

Photo: Marge Ishmael

An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power

In select movie theaters from tomorrow.