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We also watched a Snowy Owl (appeared to be a male) feeding on something on the breakwater off Navy Pier. This bird was viewed from the respectable distance of 2.2 miles.
We laso watched a Snowy Owl (appeared to be a male) feeding on something on the breakwater off Navy Pier. This bird was viewed from the respectable distance of 2.2 miles.
I've also included a photo of the male Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, which seems only fitting because there probably wouldn't be a Black-throated Blue Warbler without this sapsucker.
Nice photos, Robert.: Robert D. Hughes December 27, 2011, 05:00:46 PMI've also included a photo of the male Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, which seems only fitting because there probably wouldn't be a Black-throated Blue Warbler without this sapsucker.What does this mean?Marion
here's an article that talks about sapsuckers indirectly providing a food source for various species:http://northernwoodlands.org/outside_story/article/
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