Jeff Reiter
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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...
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Companion makes Florida birding trip memorableMar 09, 2014 11:00 pm - Traveling to Key Largo on Super Bowl weekend is getting to be a habit. I go there to visit my parents and, if possible, sneak in some birding. Last month, if only for a ...
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Big Days add excitement to the birding gameFeb 19, 2014 5:01 am - In my 2013 highlights column, published in December, one entry still blows my mind: the record-setting Big Day in Texas last April. If you recall, a six-person team fro...
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Birders and anglers have more in common than either might thinkJan 07, 2014 11:23 am - I’ve seen birds go fishing many times. I have never seen a fish go birding. Thanks for letting me get that off my chest. But there’s more. For some reason I’ve been thin...