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Green heron.
(Photo courtesy of Laurie Lasseter)
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Muskrats.
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Just one day after hatching, wood ducklings leap from nests high in tree cavities, sometimes more than 65 feet above the ground. Their tiny bodies are so light they flutter safely to the ground or water below.

📸: Laurie Lasseter

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Northern water snake.
(Photo courtesy of Laurie Lasseter)
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Northern leopard frog.
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Meet one of Illinois’ most skilled anglers. Double-crested cormorants dive underwater to chase fish with their webbed feet. After a successful hunt, they’ll often perch with their wings spread to dry.

📸: Laurie Lasseter

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Wood duck.
(Photo courtesy of Laurie Lasseter)
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Painted turtle.
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Double-crested cormorant.
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Bald eagle.
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This egret may be hunting for food, however it is impossible to know what as they are not very picky when it comes to food. Aside from fish, they eat other aquatic animals, small mammals, amphibians, birds and insects. What do we think this egret is hunting?

📸:Laurie Lasseter

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Brown-headed cowbird and common yellowthroat.
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What’s the only plant monarch caterpillars can eat?

🌱 Milkweed!

Without it, monarchs can’t complete their life cycle. By planting native milkweed, you can help support one of North America’s most iconic butterflies.

📸: Laurie Lasseter

#Monarchs #Milkweed #WillCoForests

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Who’s been raiding the garbage can???

If you guessed a raccoon, you’re probably right! Nicknamed “trash pandas,” these clever omnivores will eat just about anything, from fruits and crayfish to leftovers in your trash.

📸: Laurie Lasseter

#Raccoon #WillCoForests #TrashPandas

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If you hear a loud rattling call near the water, you might spot a belted kingfisher.

With its impressive fishing skills, this striking bird is one of the most recognizable residents of our rivers, lakes and streams.

📸: Laurie's Trail

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Common snapping turtle.
(Photo courtesy of Laurie Lasseter)
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Blue jay.
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Painted turtles.
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Eastern gray squirrel.
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Raccoon.
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