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South Suburban Forest Preserve Transformed Into Vital Refuge for Endangered Birds, Now Orland Grassland Faces Its Own Threats

“There are places you walk where you see sky touching the earth, and you can imagine this as the gateway to the Grand Prairie,” site steward Pat Hayes said of Orland Grassland.

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South Suburban Forest Preserve Transformed Into Vital Refuge for Endangered Birds, Now Orland Grassland Faces Its Own Threats

“There are places you walk where you see sky touching the earth, and you can imagine this as the gateway to the Grand Prairie,” site steward Pat Hayes said of Orland Grassland.

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Rare sightings and other surprises captivated local bird watchers throughout the year

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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Baby sandhill crane spotted at Midewin prairie for 1st time

Though adult sandhill cranes have been regularly summering at Midewin since 2015, according to retired ornithologist Jim Herkert, this was the first confirmation of breeding there.

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Great Horned Owl: The Greatest Nocturnal Hunter

If you hear an owl in your neighborhood, there’s a good chance it’s a great horned owl. Learn about their nests, what they eat and more.

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