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Jasper-Pulaski Fish and Wildlife Area: THE Place to See the Great Eastern Sandhill Crane Migration Each Fall and Spring

by anders458, posted in hiking, astronomy, birdwatching, fishing, Indiana, Indiana Department of Natural Resources, kids activities, skywatching

BY ANDREW MORKES, FOUNDER & AUTHOR OF "NATURE IN CHICAGOLAND" UPDATED NOVEMBER 2025 The sight of migrating birds in the sky has always moved me—even if it’s just 20 or so geese flying in their familiar V-shaped formation. It’s nice to know that some cycles of nature remain after human actions have caused more than 865 … Continue reading Jasper-Pulaski Fish and Wildlife Area: THE Place to See the Great Eastern Sandhill Crane Migration Each Fall and Spring

Indian Ridge Marsh Park: A Bird Haven and a Story of Environmental Rebirth

by anders458, posted in birdwatching, Chicago, Chicago Parks, conservation, fall colors, hiking, Illinois, prairies, snowshoeing, spring wildflowers, Uncategorized, winter activities

BY ANDREW MORKES, FOUNDER & AUTHOR OF "NATURE IN CHICAGOLAND" UPDATED JUNE 2024 Surrounded by steel processing plants and busy railroad lines and roads lies a place of wild beauty and an oasis for migrating great egrets, double crested cormorants, and little blue herons, among many other birds. Park No. 565 is a Chicago city … Continue reading Indian Ridge Marsh Park: A Bird Haven and a Story of Environmental Rebirth