Jeff Reiter
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How Bob Dolgan's documentaries capture the magic and mystery of Illinois birdsNov 15, 2022 5:00 am - Chicago resident Bob Dolgan is a birder, a conservationist, and a fan of the Cleveland Guardians - impressive credentials, in my book. I first met Bob at last spring's I...
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Study: Chicago region's protected lands offer critical habitat for various bird speciesSep 20, 2022 6:00 am - Study: Chicago region's protected lands offer critical habitat for various bird species
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Merlin Bird ID app is changing how we go birdingAug 11, 2022 6:00 am - If the party involves technology, I usually arrive late. But I'm there now and having a wonderful time. With my new friend, Merlin. You know those smartphone apps that t...
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DuPage Forest Preserve's Danada heronry thriving once again with great blue heronsJul 01, 2022 6:00 am - When leading a bird walk, I'm secretly grateful whenever a great blue heron comes into view. Lurking on the edge of a pond, or rowing across the sky, a "GBH" always make...
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Loons share their magical sound as loonatics search Lake County for migrating birdApr 27, 2022 11:00 pm - This column has a soundtrack, and you might know the one. Imagine yourself in the North Woods on a summer night, next to a clear, quiet lake. Now listen for the haunting...
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Chasing the 'big grackle' gives local birders a thrill this winterMar 11, 2022 5:00 am - Winter is a slower time for birding. There isn't as much to see. So, when rare birds pay a visit, they get a royal welcome. Thankfully, birders with cabin fever had som...
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While most go for the wine, Jeff Reiter hit California wine country for the birdsFeb 24, 2022 5:00 am - While most go for the wine, Jeff Reiter hit California wine country for the birds
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Year in birding: 2021 brought several rare sightings and new conservation lawsJan 13, 2022 5:00 am - Year in birding: 2021 brought several rare sightings and new conservation laws
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The magic magnolia: Hungry avian travelers find needed fuel thanks to berry filled treeNov 04, 2021 6:00 am - About 20 years ago, my wife planted a sweet bay magnolia (Magnolia virginiana) in our side yard. It grew quickly, blossomed in the spring, and stayed out of the way. I n...
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Birders invited to pull up a chair for Big Sit atop Cantigny's Butterfly HillSep 07, 2021 6:00 am - There are many ways to birdwatch, making the hobby accessible for just about everybody. It's one of the best things about birding - you can do it anywhere, at any time. ...