On an August walk in Cook County’s newest…
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Wendy Paulson

Wendy Paulson’s Birds of Barrington | Merlin
* Above photo courtesy of Ronald Ziegler via…
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Wendy Paulson’s Birds of Barrington | Gray Catbird
Often when I’m weeding or harvesting in the…
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Wendy Paulson’s Birds of Barrington | Spring Homecoming
Images by Citizens for Conservation volunteer & wildlife…
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Wendy Paulson’s Birds of Barrington | Brown Creeper
One of the unexpected pleasures of the COVID…
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Wendy Paulson’s Birds of Barrington | Yellow-billed Cuckoo
Often on restoration workdays with Citizens for Conservation,…
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Wendy Paulson’s Birds of Barrington | Ruby-crowned Kinglet
* Featured photo by Barrington wildlife photographer, Stephen…
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In a bleak year, the natural world stirs hope
When the World Trade Center towers were struck…
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Barrington Christmas Bird Count Helps Map Population Trends Globally
I wrote last month’s column on the eve…
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Annual Christmas Bird Count to Reveal New Insights on Barrington Bird Population
For many if not most local birders, watching…
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Wendy Paulson’s Birds of Barrington | Field Sparrow
On classic early and mid-October days, when the…
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Wendy Paulson’s Birds of Barrington | Common Yellowthroat
It’s interesting how many birds carry the epithet…
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Wendy Paulson’s Birds of Barrington | Wilson’s Snipe
It’s snipe season! Yes, for those still thinking…
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Wendy Paulson’s Birds of Barrington | Red-breasted Merganser
Ducks are very much tied to the seasons…
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