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Mini Birdwatching Walks Through Illinois Wetlands
A spring bird count in Illinois covers 102 counties with results to be compiled in Springfield by Vern Kleen and staff. The piece recounts dawn birding in Williamson County and a Carbondale site, listing species like eastern kingbird, tree swallows, killdeer, and solitary sandpiper observed in a 15 minute mini walk.
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Illinois
Springfield
Vern Kleen
Illinois Department of Conservation
Williamson County
Illinois 148
Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge
Carbondale
Evergreen Park
Pleasant Hill Road
Illinois 13