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October 17th, 2012

A Burrowing Owl was found at Montrose Beach Dunes on October 6, the first record of this western owl in the Chicago area since 2008. After an absence of about a week, it (or another) was seen again at the same location. Then is was watched coughing up a pellet, as owls do. So how many Burrowing Owls were there? And what are they eating?

August 25th, 2012

There is nothing like a long car trip to appreciate the wonder of North American birds.

July 31st, 2012

In my last blog post I documented a localized outbreak of botulism at Montrose Beach. Here I go more in-depth talking about botulism, and I discuss what can be done to prevent it recurrence.

July 30th, 2012

Over the last few days, at least three shorebirds with no obvious signs of trauma have been found dead or dying on Montrose Beach. What's killing them?

July 26th, 2012

The interesting things you can see from e-bird and maps

July 11th, 2012

Prof. Nyakabwa made a world of difference to biology students in the Congo.

June 16th, 2012

Happy Fathers' Day to all those Dads who get their kids outdoors

June 05th, 2012

Our new temporary exhibit presents a variety of artwork focused on the issues facing humans and biodiversity

May 17th, 2012

 Recent field work in Uganda includes determining the voice of Willard's Sooty Boubou

March 27th, 2012

William Faulkner was certainly a great author, but he didn't know much about vultures.

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