Fast Fact: Snowy Owls
Spotting a snowy owl can be a real thrill because these owls aren’t all that common in our area, and they are only here in the winter....
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- Dec 29, 2022
- 1 min
Fast Fact: Dark-eyed Juncos
Surely you’ve heard that some birds fly south for the winter, right? Well, dark-eyed juncos fly south too, but for them, northern...
- Dec 22, 2022
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Fast Fact: Reindeer
In the spirit of Christmas, let’s learn a little more about Santa’s reindeer gang. Reindeer, which we more commonly known as caribou, are...
- Dec 12, 2022
- 1 min
Fast Fact: Canada Geese
Canada geese are one of the most well-known and widespread birds, but many people don’t like them because they can be a little aggressive...
- Dec 7, 2022
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Fast Fact: White-tailed Deer
Did you know white-tailed deer are the biggest mammal living in the wild in Illinois? Bears occasionally pass through our state but don’t...
- Dec 1, 2022
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Fast Fact: Coyotes
Coyotes are part of the dog family, and they are most closely related to wolves. Coyotes are the largest predator in Illinois. They...
- Nov 22, 2022
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Fast Fact: Wild Turkeys
We have wild turkeys roaming all across Will County, but these wild birds are quite a bit different than the turkeys that grace our...
- Nov 14, 2022
- 1 min
Fast Fact: Woolly Bear Caterpillars
Have you ever seen one of these brown and black caterpillars? These are woolly bear caterpillars, and they grow up to be Isabella tiger...
- Nov 9, 2022
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Fast Fact: Acorns
Acorns are in high demand at this time of year, with animals eating up and stocking up to prepare for winter. Squirrels are the most...
- Oct 31, 2022
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Fast Fact: Wolf Spiders
If you’re not a fan of spiders, wolf spiders might stop you in your tracks. Wolf spiders tend to be big and hairy, making them a little...
- Oct 24, 2022
- 1 min
Fast Facts: Fall Color
Do you love how the leaves change color each fall? The pigments that create the bright yellows and oranges that make the fall landscape...
- Oct 17, 2022
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Fast Facts: Lady beetles
What you probably call a ladybug would more appropriately be called a lady beetle. Why? Because ladybugs are really beetles, not bugs....
- Oct 12, 2022
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Fast Fact: Owl Pellets
What is an owl pellet? It’s not owl poop, as is sometimes thought. Owl pellets are bits of undigested food that owls regurgitate a few...
- Oct 5, 2022
- 1 min
Fast Fact: Red-tailed Hawks
Red-tailed hawks are the most familiar and common hawks in North America, often seen soaring overhead and perched upon posts scanning the...
- Sep 28, 2022
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Fast Fact: Red Foxes
Are you as clever and cunning as a fox? A fox’s clever and cunning behavior serve it well in the animal kingdom, where it’s often eat or...
- Sep 19, 2022
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Fast Fact: Bobcats
Did you know bobcats live in Illinois? They were once nearly eliminated from our state, but their population has since recovered. They...
- Sep 14, 2022
- 1 min
Fast Fact: Spider Silk
If you’ve ever walked into a spider web, you probably know how sticky it is. The stickiness comes from a glue-like substance the spiders...
- Sep 8, 2022
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Fast Fact: Daddy Long Legs
A daddy long legs might be one of the few spiders you recognize, so it might surprise you to learn they aren’t really spiders at all....
- Aug 31, 2022
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Fast Fact: Garter Snakes
Garter snakes are the most common snake we see in Illinois and many other places. One of the reasons they are so common is because they...
- Aug 22, 2022
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Fast Facts: Muskrats
No one would blame you if you confused a muskrat for a beaver, especially in the water, where they can look similar. Both muskrats and...
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