Jeff Reiter
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Marsh regular exposes wonders of 'patch birding'Jan 07, 2013 8:00 am - Now and then I'll write about a great place to go birding. Less often, I'll focus on a birder. Today I get to do both. McKee Marsh in Warrenville and Fillmore Dryden ar...
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Cantigny announces winner of tree decorating contestJan 04, 2013 7:17 am - The Robert R. McCormick Museum at Cantigny Park announced that the Christmas tree decorated by Senior Home Sharing and displayed at the museum throughout the holiday sea...
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DuPage Birding Club invites guests on field tripsJan 01, 2013 5:00 am - The public is invited to join DuPage Birding Club members on the following winter field trips. All skill levels are welcome, including beginners and children ages 10 and...
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Rare sightings made 2012 a wild and wonderful year for birdersDec 17, 2012 9:12 am - Local birding stories have been piling up like twigs inside a wren house. November is always prime time for spotting rarities, but this year was ridiculous. Birds that ...
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Cantigny Park’s annual poinsettia show helps welcome the seasonNov 18, 2012 5:13 am - Flower lovers can get a close look at thousands of poinsettias Tuesday, Nov. 27, when Cantigny Park’s horticultural department plays host to its annual Shades of Crimson...
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Birders know much of their hobby involves watching, waitingNov 08, 2012 7:24 am - When it comes to birding, patience and luck are essential elements. Skill comes in handy but is not required. I’ve said it before: So much of this hobby is simply waiti...
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October is a good time to maximize your birdingOct 15, 2012 11:00 am - Too busy for birding? Lately it has felt that way for me. In September I attended only two organized bird walks. That’s rather pathetic considering all the opportunities...
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List-keeping is fine, just be sure to enjoy the birdsSep 16, 2012 6:26 am - A funny thing happened a few weeks ago. On a hot late-summer day, I added a bird to my life list without ever going birding. I owe this to a couple of sharp-eyed readers...
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Vacation, birding go hand in handAug 13, 2012 11:34 am - Roll your eyes and turn the page if you must, it’s time for the annual “what I did on my summer vacation” column. It’s in my DNA: I travel, I watch birds, I take notes. ...
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Cantigny preparing to celebrate French Connection DayAug 03, 2012 8:00 am - Cantigny Park will play host to its annual French Connection Day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 12, at the park, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. The free-admission...