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Les Winkeler @leswinkeler.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Great egrets have arrived in Southern Illinois. Read more at Winkeler's Wings and Wildlife's Facebook page: facebook.com/brdtrip. Also, see wildlife photo album.

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Les Winkeler @leswinkeler.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

This horned grebe was a pleasant Mermet surprise. Read more at Winkeler's Wings and Wildlife's Facebook page: facebook.com/brdtrip. Also, see wildlife photo album.

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Les Winkeler @leswinkeler.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

The rusty blackbird's population has declined precipitously. Read more at Winkeler's Wings and Wildlife's Facebook page: facebook.com/brdtrip.

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Les Winkeler @leswinkeler.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Lemme see, we defeated Iran soundly a couple weeks ago, obliterated the military, but we continue to beg for military assistance on a daily basis ... Yeah, that seems logical.

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Les Winkeler @leswinkeler.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Great blue herons are like Jello -- there is always room for more. Read more at Winkeler's Wings and Wildlife's Facebook page: facebook.com/brdtrip. Also, see wildlife photo album.

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Les Winkeler @leswinkeler.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

Eastern bluebird on a house hunt. Read more at Winkeler's Wings and Wildlife's Facebook page: facebook.com/brdtrip. Also, see wildlife photo album.

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Les Winkeler @leswinkeler.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

Canada geese taking a break from the nest -- read more at Winkeler's Wings and Wildlife's Facebook page: facebook.com/brdtrip. Also, see wildlife photo album.

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Les Winkeler @leswinkeler.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

A backyard robin sentry ... read more at Winkeler's Wings and Wildlife's Facebook page: facebook.com/brdtrip. Also, see wildlife photo album.

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Les Winkeler @leswinkeler.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Just because they are plentiful doesn't mean mourning doves aren't beautiful. Read more at Winkeler's Wings and Wildlife's Facebook page: facebook.com/brdtrip. Also, see wildlife photo album.

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Les Winkeler @leswinkeler.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

Anyone up for a snipe hunt? Read more at Winkeler's Wings and Wildlife's Facebook page: facebook.com/brdtrip. Also, see wildlife photo album.

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Les Winkeler @leswinkeler.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

Portrait of a preening double-crested cormorant ... Read more at Winkeler's Wings and Wildlife's Facebook page: facebook.com/brdtrip. Also, see wildlife photo album.

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Les Winkeler @leswinkeler.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Bonaparte's gull on a windy day ... Read more at Winkeler's Wings and Wildlife's Facebook page: facebook.com/brdtrip. Also, see wildlife photo album.

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Les Winkeler @leswinkeler.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Belted kingfisher is a subject that transcends time. Read more at Winkeler's Wings and Wildlife's Facebook page: facebook.com/brdtrip. Also, see wildlife photo album.

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Les Winkeler @leswinkeler.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

A summer tanager on his way to adulthood. Read more at Winkeler's Wings and Wildlife's Facebook page: facebook.com/brdtrip. Also, see wildlife photo album.

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Les Winkeler @leswinkeler.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Savannah sparrow's camouflage is even effective in the bath. Read more at Winkeler's Wings and Wildlife's Facebook page: facebook.com/brdtrip. Also, see wildlife photo album.

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Les Winkeler @leswinkeler.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

I'm thinking that might be spider web.

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Les Winkeler @leswinkeler.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

A surprise backyard visitor -- a red-shouldered hawk. Read more at Winkeler's Wings and Wildlife's Facebook page: facebook.com/brdtrip. Also, see wildlife photo album.

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Les Winkeler @leswinkeler.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Any photo of an American kestrel is a good one! Read more at Winkeler's Wings and Wildlife's Facebook page: facebook.com/brdtrip. Also, see wildlife photo album.

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Les Winkeler @leswinkeler.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

The debonair dude duck is a lesser scaup. Read more at Winkeler's Wings and Wildlife's Facebook page: facebook.com/brdtrip. Also, see wildlife photo album.

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Les Winkeler @leswinkeler.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

The hooded merganser is one of the most unique creatures in the waterfowl world. Read more at Winkeler's Wings and Wildlife's Facebook page: facebook.com/brdtrip. Also, see wildlife photo album.

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Les Winkeler @leswinkeler.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

A northern cardinal foraging in the snow. Read more at Winkeler's Wings and Wildlife's Facebook page: facebook.com/brdtrip. Also, see wildlife photo album.

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Les Winkeler @leswinkeler.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Not a bird, but spotted with red-eared slider while birding. Read more at Winkeler's Wings and Wildlife's Facebook page: facebook.com/brdtrip. Also, see wildlife photo album.

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Les Winkeler @leswinkeler.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Northern shovelers having lunch with friends. Read more at Winkeler's Wings and Wildlife's Facebook page: facebook.com/brdtrip. Also, see wildlife photo album.

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Les Winkeler @leswinkeler.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

American goldfinch just hangin' around. Read more at Winkeler's Wings and Wildlife's Facebook page: facebook.com/brdtrip. Also, see wildlife photo album.

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Les Winkeler @leswinkeler.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

This song sparrow was a collateral collectible while photographing ducks at Crab Orchard. Read more at Winkeler's Wings and Wildlife's Facebook page: facebook.com/brdtrip. Also, see wildlife photo album.

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Les Winkeler @leswinkeler.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

The fox sparrow is perfectly camouflaged in leaf litter. Read more at Winkeler's Wings and Wildlife's Facebook page: facebook.com/brdtrip. Also, see wildlife photo album.

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Les Winkeler @leswinkeler.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

I just love great blue herons! Read more at Winkeler's Wings and Wildlife's Facebook page: facebook.com/brdtrip. Also, see wildlife photo album.

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Les Winkeler @leswinkeler.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

The always dapper ringneck drake. Read more at Winkeler's Wings and Wildlife's Facebook page: facebook.com/brdtrip. Also, see wildlife photo album.

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Les Winkeler @leswinkeler.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

An American black duck on ice ... Read more at Winkeler's Wings and Wildlife's Facebook page: facebook.com/brdtrip. Also, see wildlife photo album.

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Les Winkeler @leswinkeler.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

There will be a candidate meet and greet at 2 p.m. Feb. 28 at the Harrisburg Tequilas. Present will be Julie Fortier, Democratic candidate for U.S. Congress IL District 12, T.C. Mueller, candidate for state senate District 59 and Jennifer Peyton, candidate for Saline County board

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Les Winkeler @leswinkeler.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Not sure there is anything prettier than a canvasback drake on a sunny day. Read more at Winkeler's Wings and Wildlife's Facebook page: facebook.com/brdtrip. Also, see wildlife photo album.

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Les Winkeler @leswinkeler.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

A common goldeneye hen engages in a courtship ritual. Read more at Winkeler's Wings and Wildlife's Facebook page: facebook.com/brdtrip. Also, see wildlife photo album.

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Les Winkeler @leswinkeler.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

The lesser scaup is also known as a bluebill for obvious reasons. Read more at Winkeler's Wings and Wildlife's Facebook page: facebook.com/brdtrip. Also, see wildlife photo album.

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Les Winkeler @leswinkeler.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

The eagle watching was amazing yesterday. Read more at Winkeler's Wings and Wildlife's Facebook page: facebook.com/brdtrip. Also, see wildlife photo album.

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Les Winkeler @leswinkeler.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

This juvenile white-crowned sparrow is nursing a wound. Read more at Winkeler's Wings and Wildlife's Facebook page: facebook.com/brdtrip. Also, see wildlife photo album.

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Les Winkeler @leswinkeler.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

An eastern meadowlark headed to lunch. Read more at Winkeler's Wings and Wildlife's Facebook page: facebook.com/brdtrip. Also, see wildlife photo album.

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Les Winkeler @leswinkeler.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

A brown thrasher looking for a winter meal. Read more at Winkeler's Wings and Wildlife's Facebook page: facebook.com/brdtrip. Also, see wildlife photo album.

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Les Winkeler @leswinkeler.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

Trumpeter swans on the move. Read more at Winkeler's Wings and Wildlife's Facebook page: facebook.com/brdtrip. Also, see wildlife photo album.

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Les Winkeler @leswinkeler.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

A horned lark taking a break from a roadside snack. Read more at Winkeler's Wings and Wildlife's Facebook page: facebook.com/brdtrip. Also, see wildlife photo album.

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Les Winkeler @leswinkeler.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

The northern harrier has been bumped from my nemesis list. Read more at Winkeler's Wings and Wildlife's Facebook page: facebook.com/brdtrip. Also, see wildlife photo album.

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Les Winkeler @leswinkeler.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Great blue herons manage to look elegant when they're cold. Read more at Winkeler's Wings and Wildlife's Facebook page: facebook.com/brdtrip. Also, see wildlife photo album.

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Les Winkeler @leswinkeler.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

Go figure, another yellow-bellied sapsucker ... Read more at Winkeler's Wings and Wildlife's Facebook page: facebook.com/brdtrip. Also, see wildlife photo album.

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Les Winkeler @leswinkeler.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

It had been a bad day birding til this guy appeared ... Read more at Winkeler's Wings and Wildlife's Facebook page: facebook.com/brdtrip. Also, see wildlife photo album.

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Les Winkeler @leswinkeler.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

Ring-billed gull close-ups are irresistible ... Read more at Winkeler's Wings and Wildlife's Facebook page: facebook.com/brdtrip. Also, see wildlife photo album.

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Les Winkeler @leswinkeler.bsky.social · 18/01/2026

The name sounds weird, but yellow-bellied sapsuckers are gorgeous. Read more at Winkeler's Wings and Wildlife's Facebook page: facebook.com/brdtrip. Also, see wildlife photo album.

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Les Winkeler @leswinkeler.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

I've been seeing belted kingfishers with surprising regularity. Read more at Winkeler's Wings and Wildlife's Facebook page: facebook.com/brdtrip. Also, see wildlife photo album.

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Les Winkeler @leswinkeler.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

An unusual sight -- an American black duck swimming in open water. Read more at Winkeler's Wings and Wildlife's Facebook page: facebook.com/brdtrip. Also, see wildlife photo album.

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Les Winkeler @leswinkeler.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

White-throated sparrows are plentiful, beautiful and melodic. Read more at Winkeler's Wings and Wildlife's Facebook page: facebook.com/brdtrip. Also, see wildlife photo album.

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