West Branch DuPage River

A few mallards by the bridge. I could hear red-winged blackbirds nearby, saw a flicker. The beaver cut down a sapling not far from the bridge along the riverwalk. On my walk home I went by the little pond off the riverwalk by the bridge and heard a northern leopard frog. It sounded cold!

The ducks and geese are moving. Cardinals are singing for spring. A great blue heron was resting near the ice.

SO windy!! Even though it was warm, the wind made it feel so much colder. I didn't stick around to watch for critters.

Saw a great blue heron and a flock of juncos. It was quiet wildlife-wise otherwise.

I attached a plastic sporting event cup to kite string to lower into the river from the bridge. While I was on the bridge unspooling it into the river the string unexpectedly ended - and the sting/cup floated down to the river and drifted downstream. Had to run home to rig up another one and make sure the string as continuous this time! I'll watch for the cup downstream, hopefully I can collect it soon.
Saw a Great Blue Heron, 4 mallards (2 drakes, 2 hens), and heard a GHO. There is a patch of knotweed growing near my site, which I am really worried about. It's been reported to the Naperville Park District..