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Ten and Counting
Whitetail deer abound in the Chicago area, this one was found in a forest preserve. .
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Old Mule Barn
This barn dates from the 1830's and was once used to house mules that were used to pull canal boats along the Illinois and Michigan Canal.
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Mule Barn
One of the oldest structures along the historic Illinois and Michigan Canal.
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New and Old
A newly emerged adult Asian Ladybird Beetle and it's exoskeleton.
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Ruby Meadowhawk Dragonfly
Perched upon a dried Thistle head.
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Bug Eyed
These small (3/16" long) Robber Flies are comical in their appearance. They will sit motionless on the tips of branches and plant stalks.
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Nature's Drama
A Mantis sizes up a potential meal, however it was not to be as the grasshopper was not perpendicular to the forearms of the Mantis, thus she could not grab her prey. The grasshopper slowly crawled up the stalk and hopped off to safety.
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Halloween Pennant Dragonfly
These colorful dragonflies are abundant during June-August.
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Holding On
A Green Shield Bug clinging comfortably to a plant stalk.
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No Room For Error
Parking is always fun at the iconic Marina City!
