Geese in formatation.
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Peoria Skyline
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Pumpkins in the snow.
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Railroad bridges crossing Kickapoo Creek near the Illinois River.
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Ice on the beaver pond.
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View of Peoria from the wetlands across the river.
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Walking in the sun,
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and talking to me.
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Rising up . . .
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showing her blue wing feathers!
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A closer look at the female Mallard swimming on the beaver pond at Cooper's Park, East Peoria, IL.
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Mallard duck swimming. The other ducks flew away as Scott and I approached. This female stayed and posed for a few photos.
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View from Sanitation Road, Bartonville, IL, near where Kickapoo Creek enters the Illinois River. Thre is no access to the mouth of the creek, due to the sanitation works.
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White-breasted Nuthatch, from the back. He moved around so fast, this was the best I could do.
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