White-crowned Sparrow-4
October 24, 2021
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The white-crowned sparrow is a strikingly good looking sparrow with the black and white crown on mature birds. They are fairly large compared to other sparrows and many times they like to sit on top of the prairie plants, which makes them a bit easier to spot. They do still fly for cover as soon as you get within range so being as calm as possible...
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Morning on the Open Prairie
October 24, 2021
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I was excited to be able to capture this image of an American Kestrel patrolling the prairie for breakfast just before sunrise.
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Harris's Sparrow
October 23, 2021
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The sparrows were in full force in the prairie today around Lake Evergreen. I took 100's of sparrow images. Of course most are of a bird's butt as they fly for deeper cover, but I have several keepers and this is the most exciting so far. This is a Harris's Sparrow and it isn't very common here in Illinois so I was excited to see it as I was review...
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Midwest Sunset on Fire
October 22, 2021
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Tonight's sunset was beautiful and vibrant. I will always love and appreciate Midwest sunsets.
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Blue Jay Flyover
October 21, 2021
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While photographing the Osprey on Lake Bloomington, this Blue Jay flew over trying to steal the show. Valiant effort little bluejay.
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