Helmick Early Fall Walk Finds Diverse Birds
The search for fall birds kicked off Sept. 10 at Helmick Nature Preserve in Matteson. A congenial group of 15 birders checked the trees, water, and prairie areas for early migrants, summer nesters, and year-round residents. The preserve's multiple habitats yielded 42 diverse species.
Highlights: juvenile Little Blue Heron, immature Red-shouldered Hawk giving good views, four Wilson's Snipe flying in formation, five warbler species, and an American Bullfrog lounging close to the path. Full eBird checklist
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1 & 2 Immature Red-shouldered Hawk, 3 Double-crested Cormorant, 4 American Bullfrog
September 13, 2023