MAJESTIC SCENERY FROM THE PARK HOPHORNBEAM TREES (OSTRYA VIRGINIANA) They are typically located around

They are typically located around water sources and will perch for a short period and flutter to the next perch

A pair of canada geese make their way to Wildflower Lake on their migration north on this beautiful late winter morning at Wildflower Park

A beautiful and colorful sunrise appears in the distance as the South Fork Kishwaukee River slowly and smoothly moves along through the landscape picking up the reflections of that sunrise and trees of oak and box elder along with the dam from the busy beavers handy work at Wildflower Park

I also thought that the grasses behind would help compliment the hoary vervain flowers

An eastern chipmunk climbs out of its home pausing for a moment to assess the area for danger on this beautiful spring morning at Wildflower Park

MAJESTIC SCENERY FROM THE PARK HOPHORNBEAM TREES (OSTRYA VIRGINIANA) They are typically located aroundA beautiful hike through the french canyon and its creek as the top of french canyon waterfall starts to reveal itself at Starved Rock State Park. (573 260)