Deer are by far the most common animal caught on camera traps in an ongoing statewide survey that has provided several rather unusual glimpses of Illinois’ wildlife.
Researchers have seen a female bobcat and her yearling trying to cross rough waters after severe flooding at the bottom of the state. They’ve also observed a female opossum carrying four young on her back.
Statewide survey shows Illinois deer hardly camera shy Read More »
When a blue-winged teal takes flight over an Illinois wetland, you immediately understand how it got its name. The powdery blue patch on its wings is prominent, especially when the sun is shining.
In flight, the slightly smaller green-winged teal also shows a colorful wing – one that’s green and black in the speculum. Those wing patches are great identification factors in both the male and female of these two native Illinois ducks.
Another good identification factor for the green-winged teal is the green patch that adorns the males’ rust-colored head. Females of both teal species are mottled brown to gray, but do show the speculum color.
Blue-winged and green-winged teal: Examining the colorful Illinois natives Read More »
The Blanding’s turtle occurs in just 22% of its historic Illinois range, mostly in the northern quarter of the state. One location with appropriate habitat conditions is the Green River Lowland Section of the Grand Prairie Natural Division.
Blanding’s turtles monitored Read More »
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