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  1. seedyrom

    Springfield February 2017

    Yes, the weather has been great. Not seen much in Arcola itself apart from 3 Killdeer in front of the hotel along with what I think are Song sparrow which are a lifer for me. Spent some time watching 3 American kestrel one day and the Red-winged blackbirds are so beautiful. Hundreds of sparrows...
  2. seedyrom

    Springfield February 2017

    Well thanks for trying. I really appreciate that. We went to Lake Shelbyville today. It was really warm. No coats needed. I have never seen so many woodpeckers in the space of 2 hours before! Fantastic:) Sullivan wetland was fantastic. Loads of waterfowl and the skies and surrounding fields...
  3. seedyrom

    Springfield February 2017

    Hi, Bill. Arcola is not my choice! Yes please to the offer of posting on the IL.listserv. There really doesn't seem to be anything at all to do in Arcola so I had resigned myself to doing lots of reading and sewing! A bit of birding would be great.
  4. seedyrom

    Springfield February 2017

    Thanks, Bill, for taking the time to reply. Unfortunately, my husband got the name of the town he will be working in wrong. He will be working in Sullivan and we will be staying in Arcola. Population 2,000. And I will not have any transport :( So I don't think Ill' get much birding done after...
  5. seedyrom

    Springfield February 2017

    I will be in Springfield from 13th -17th February. Can anyone recommend any good spots for birding in and around this area, please?
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