Jeff Reiter
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2014's top moments in suburban birdingDec 16, 2014 10:00 pm - With the Christmas Bird Count still to come, another rare sighting or two is possible before New Year's Day. But some things can't wait, so here's my collection of news ...
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Early Peterson field guides still useful, inspiring to birdersNov 14, 2014 12:01 am - Every now and then I need an RTP fix, as in Roger Tory Peterson. The father of modern American birdwatching died in 1996, but his influence on the hobby remains strong. ...
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Local nonprofits decorate trees at Cantigny's McCormick MuseumNov 13, 2014 12:01 am - Seven "Community Trees," each decorated for Christmas by a local nonprofit organization, will go on display Tuesday, Nov. 25, at the Robert R. McCormick Museum at Cantig...
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Cantigny Park appoints visitor services directorNov 06, 2014 10:00 pm - Cantigny Park, part of the Robert R. McCormick Foundation, announced the appointment of Magan Ascher as director of visitor services. The appointment was effective Nov. ...
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Cantigny announces 5K resultsNov 06, 2014 10:00 pm - Christopher Zielinski captured first place at the Cantigny 5K with a time of 16:59.37. The 39-year-old from Plainfield averaged 5:29 minutes per mile. The Cantigny 5K, r...
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Cantigny 5K benefits homeless veteransOct 28, 2014 11:00 pm - Runners of all ages can raise money to benefit the Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans during the 11th annual Cantigny 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, Nov. 1. The race steps ...
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Carolina wrens appearing with increasing frequency in area yardsOct 19, 2014 6:00 am - It's been a strange year in my backyard. A few months ago I told you about the peanut-eating robin. That was just weird. Also notable, in a different kind of way, was t...
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Why birding is the best hobbySep 30, 2014 5:30 am - An email arriving in my birding mailbox last month had a certain air about it. The subject line read, “A Few Highlights from the Calumet Sewage Ponds.” Is this a great h...
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Even 'common' birds are worth watchingAug 25, 2014 1:01 am - Even 'common' backyard birds are worth watching
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Hackmatack refuge gives birders a chance to explore new territoryJul 28, 2014 11:01 am - New wildlife refuge on Illinois-Wisconsin border a real gem for local birders