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April 2019

Snake Road

· Love it or hate it, its beautiful ·

  • Paul McCaslin
  • Hiking
  • Apr 29, 2019
Cottonmouth in defensive position

Mention “Snake Road” and you are guaranteed to get an emotional response. At least that was my experience after visiting the so-called snake road in Union County, Illinois earlier this month. Some people were totally thrilled and begged me to bring them next time I go, some wondered what was wrong with me for going…

March Bird List

· March 31, 2019 ·

  • Paul McCaslin
  • Birding
  • Apr 8, 2019
Double-crest cormorant in flight

March birding proved to be average once again, although the 23 new year birds exceeded the 16 I had last March. In traditional fashion, March came in like a lion and out like a lamb. Early snowfall eventually gave out to some warmer temperature and plenty of heavy spring rain. The range in weather contributed…