Jeff Reiter
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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
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Dogs get their day at Cantigny Park on Aug. 2Jul 27, 2014 11:00 pm - Cantigny Park will play host to its sixth annual Dog Days festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 2, at 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. It's the one day each year ...
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Cantigny celebrates McCormick Day with free activities for publicJul 17, 2014 11:00 pm - Cantigny Park will celebrate the birthday of its benefactor, Col. Robert R. McCormick, with activities and demonstrations for all ages from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wedn...
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Cantigny making plans for concerts, theaterJun 24, 2014 11:00 pm - Cantigny Park is planning a series of concerts and theater events this summer on the grounds outside the First Division Museum at 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. Tickets f...
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Whistling ducks make rare appearance in IllinoisJun 04, 2014 11:00 pm - Whistling ducks in Illinois? Believe it. Like most birders, I was out and about often during May, enjoying the prime of spring migration. It's the best month, and al...
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Birders help protect species from 'dark cloud' of extinctionMay 15, 2014 11:00 pm - An extinct bird, the passenger pigeon, is getting lots of attention this year. I'm good with that and hope you are, too. Every so often we need to pause from the "joy of...
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Birders like Elsen's Hill for spotting migrating warblersMar 31, 2014 11:00 pm - Finally, the magic of spring migration is upon us. The bird variety outside our doors is growing, with new species arriving daily. It's the best time of the year to be a...