Ivory-Billed Woodpeckers
Although the last undisputed sighting dates to 1944, some experts still question whether the ivory-billed woodpecker,...
Northern Cardinals
Cardinals get their names-both common and scientific-from the males' bright red plumage, which is similar in...
Chickadees
Chickadees make frequent trips to birdfeeders as they cache, or stash, the food items they'll need...
Oriental Bittersweet
Oriental bittersweet, an aggressive invader of woodlands, has become naturalized across northeastern Illinois.
Shrimp of the Woods
Photo Caption: Puffy, blobby and white, the mushroom known as shrimp of the woods is valued...
Oil Beetles
Photo Caption: Look, but don’t touch! Meloe spp. oil beetles pack a powerful chemical defense, but...
