MAJESTIC BEAUTY AT THE PARK PAPER BIRCH TREES (BETULA PAPYRIFERA) are abundant and can be

are abundant and can be seen in bloom from late spring to early autumn at Wildflower Park

A red-winged blackbird puts on a display to attract an available female by spreading its wings and feathers on this cool late winter afternoon at Wildflower Park

They were moving about the branches like they were having a good time but

A snowfall of 3-5 inches brings a beautiful winter landscape scene along a frozen South Fork Kishwaukee River on this cold February day at Wildflower Park

I reached the trailhead with camera gear and tripod in hand and it wasn't long

MAJESTIC BEAUTY AT THE PARK PAPER BIRCH TREES (BETULA PAPYRIFERA) are abundant and can beA low lying mist hovers over Wildflower Park with golden flowers from the goldenrod plant in the foreground as the sunrise brings a colorful scene with it in Northern Illinois. (600 11)