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Chautauqua National Wildlife Refuge

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Mallard and Pintail Migration Layover courtesy Michele Gillette
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Eagles are abundant in the Illinois River Valley each winter. Celebrate their return the first Saturday in February at the Fulton-Mason Eagle Day annual event.
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An Illinois Chorus Frog
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Feb 2, 2023
American White Pelican wading in the water courtesy of Mike Budd/USFWS.
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An Illinois Chorus Frog
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Feb 2, 2023
American White Pelican wading in the water courtesy of Mike Budd/USFWS.
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