Rare sightings and other surprises captivated local bird watchers throughout the year : vimarsana.com

Hotshot birders call them megas, as in mega-rarity -- the once-in-a-lifetime events that send dedicated watchers racing for their binoculars. What are your chances, say, of spotting a painted redstart in Illinois? Almost zero.

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