We had a nice outing to Bemis Woods and Salt Creek, our first visit of the year. We saw a bunch of fun feathered friends.

Black-capped Chickadee perches saucily
Black-capped Chickadee perches saucily; Bemis Woods Forest Preserve, Cook, IL; 5 April 2025
Canada Goose stands by salt creek
Canada Goose stands by salt creek; Bemis Woods Forest Preserve, Cook, IL; 5 April 2025
White-breasted Nuthatch climbs a tree
White-breasted Nuthatch climbs a tree; Bemis Woods Forest Preserve, Cook, IL; 5 April 2025
Wood Duck enjoys salt creek
Wood Duck enjoys salt creek; Bemis Woods Forest Preserve, Cook, IL; 5 April 2025
Great Blue Heron enjoys salt creek
Great Blue Heron enjoys salt creek; Bemis Woods Forest Preserve, Cook, IL; 5 April 2025
Mallard soars above salt creek
Mallard soars above salt creek; Bemis Woods Forest Preserve, Cook, IL; 5 April 2025