Wild Chicago (encounters with the wild side of life) - The Chainlink2024-03-28T23:28:26Zhttps://thechainlink.org/forum/topics/wild-chicago-encounters-with-the-wild-side-of-life?feed=yes&xn_auth=noGreat thread Curtis, thanks.…tag:thechainlink.org,2014-11-06:2211490:Comment:8691562014-11-06T20:56:34.338ZBarryhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Barry
<p>Great thread Curtis, thanks.</p>
<p>Jeff I saw your buck corking that very intersection today at 1pm. He had a near miss with a motorist, then hopped off into the woods after a few minutes like it was no big deal.</p>
<p>Also saw a dead dog or coyote lying in the road where Touhy intersects the Des Plaines River Trail, that was a bummer.</p>
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<p>Great thread Curtis, thanks.</p>
<p>Jeff I saw your buck corking that very intersection today at 1pm. He had a near miss with a motorist, then hopped off into the woods after a few minutes like it was no big deal.</p>
<p>Also saw a dead dog or coyote lying in the road where Touhy intersects the Des Plaines River Trail, that was a bummer.</p>
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<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/wild-chicago-encounters-with-the-wild-side-of-life#2211490Comment869018"><div class="xg_user_generated"><p> I often see deer on the street on Lansing Ave just north of Forest Glen Ave on my way to the NBT, usually early morning or at dusk.</p>
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</blockquote> Encountered mama deer and faw…tag:thechainlink.org,2014-11-06:2211490:Comment:8692852014-11-06T20:12:35.164ZFelipe Iniguezhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/FelipeIniguez
Encountered mama deer and fawn over the summer at the Brookfield Trail with my daughter. Managed to take a pic. We also encountered a flattened chip munk and snake which I think she was more excited about.
Encountered mama deer and fawn over the summer at the Brookfield Trail with my daughter. Managed to take a pic. We also encountered a flattened chip munk and snake which I think she was more excited about. I think they've spread out a…tag:thechainlink.org,2014-11-06:2211490:Comment:8691872014-11-06T17:49:52.306ZAnne Althttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Anne91
<p>I think they've spread out a lot. Each year I see several nests along the Major Taylor Trail. The colony you mention under the Skyway around Ewing/100th/Avenue L has gotten larger and more raucous over the last several years. There are colonies in Evergreen Park not far from Little Company of Mary Hospital. They visit Beverly often, but I haven't found a colony in the neighborhood. I've also seen colonies in Blue Island, near Wolf Lake and as far west as Berwyn.<br></br> <br></br> <cite>curt(is)…</cite></p>
<p>I think they've spread out a lot. Each year I see several nests along the Major Taylor Trail. The colony you mention under the Skyway around Ewing/100th/Avenue L has gotten larger and more raucous over the last several years. There are colonies in Evergreen Park not far from Little Company of Mary Hospital. They visit Beverly often, but I haven't found a colony in the neighborhood. I've also seen colonies in Blue Island, near Wolf Lake and as far west as Berwyn.<br/> <br/> <cite>curt(is) locke said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/wild-chicago-encounters-with-the-wild-side-of-life?page=2&commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A869152&x=1#2211490Comment869152"><div><p>Hyde Park's iconic Monk Parakeet population has declined dramatically in recent years. However, during this time of decline I have come across a loud colony that has established itself underneath the Chicago Skyway between Ewing and Avenue L.</p>
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</blockquote> Hyde Park's iconic Monk Parak…tag:thechainlink.org,2014-11-06:2211490:Comment:8691522014-11-06T17:13:30.726Zcurt(is) lockehttps://thechainlink.org/profile/curtismyers
<p>Hyde Park's iconic Monk Parakeet population has declined dramatically in recent years. However, during this time of decline I have come across a loud colony that has established itself underneath the Chicago Skyway between Ewing and Avenue L.</p>
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<p>Hyde Park's iconic Monk Parakeet population has declined dramatically in recent years. However, during this time of decline I have come across a loud colony that has established itself underneath the Chicago Skyway between Ewing and Avenue L.</p>
<p></p> The GWT?? Google Web Toolkit?tag:thechainlink.org,2014-11-06:2211490:Comment:8689692014-11-06T17:07:42.430Zcurt(is) lockehttps://thechainlink.org/profile/curtismyers
<p>The GWT?? Google Web Toolkit?</p>
<p>The GWT?? Google Web Toolkit?</p> Yes, much of the same mix her…tag:thechainlink.org,2014-11-06:2211490:Comment:8691432014-11-06T15:27:23.457Zcurt(is) lockehttps://thechainlink.org/profile/curtismyers
<p>Yes, much of the same mix here in Hyde Park (unfortunately I have not encountered any red foxes, but we DO have beavers working over in Jackson Park.) However, I'm looking for stories of encounters with wild life while cycling. I'm sure the Major Taylor Trail must provide opportunities.<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Anne Alt said:…</cite></p>
<p>Yes, much of the same mix here in Hyde Park (unfortunately I have not encountered any red foxes, but we DO have beavers working over in Jackson Park.) However, I'm looking for stories of encounters with wild life while cycling. I'm sure the Major Taylor Trail must provide opportunities.<br/> <br/> <cite>Anne Alt said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/wild-chicago-encounters-with-the-wild-side-of-life?commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A869122&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2211490Comment869122"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I've seen egrets and great blue herons many times on bike rides in the area around Lake Calumet. I've also seen swans at Wolf Lake. Wetland areas in the SE corner of the city are popular with local birders, especially during migration seasons.<br/><br/>In Beverly, I see many bird species, including several species of hawks. Coyotes visit my block often. I've seen deer and red foxes close to home. Raccoons, rabbits and possums come to our yard regularly.</p>
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</blockquote> I've seen egrets and great bl…tag:thechainlink.org,2014-11-05:2211490:Comment:8691222014-11-05T20:54:06.501ZAnne Althttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Anne91
<p>I've seen egrets and great blue herons many times on bike rides in the area around Lake Calumet. I've also seen swans at Wolf Lake. Wetland areas in the SE corner of the city are popular with local birders, especially during migration seasons.<br/><br/>In Beverly, I see many bird species, including several species of hawks. Coyotes visit my block often. I've seen deer and red foxes close to home. Raccoons, rabbits and possums come to our yard regularly.</p>
<p>I've seen egrets and great blue herons many times on bike rides in the area around Lake Calumet. I've also seen swans at Wolf Lake. Wetland areas in the SE corner of the city are popular with local birders, especially during migration seasons.<br/><br/>In Beverly, I see many bird species, including several species of hawks. Coyotes visit my block often. I've seen deer and red foxes close to home. Raccoons, rabbits and possums come to our yard regularly.</p> Early this summer I spied an…tag:thechainlink.org,2014-11-05:2211490:Comment:8689412014-11-05T17:49:01.313Zcurt(is) lockehttps://thechainlink.org/profile/curtismyers
<p>Early this summer I spied an egret along the banks of the Calumet River south of 130th (across from the Ford Plant.) Two weeks ago I encountered two pair of swans gracefully floating atop the marsh along the Illinois/Indiana state line near 116th/117th Street (Eggers Woods.)</p>
<p>Early this summer I spied an egret along the banks of the Calumet River south of 130th (across from the Ford Plant.) Two weeks ago I encountered two pair of swans gracefully floating atop the marsh along the Illinois/Indiana state line near 116th/117th Street (Eggers Woods.)</p> Been there. Real off-road rid…tag:thechainlink.org,2014-11-05:2211490:Comment:8688462014-11-05T17:46:04.325ZAnne Althttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Anne91
<p>Been there. Real off-road riding. ;) Now <em>that's</em> off the beaten path.<br></br> <br></br> <cite>curt(is) locke said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/wild-chicago-encounters-with-the-wild-side-of-life?commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A868843#2211490Comment868933"><div><p>Speaking of the feral, a few years ago I ran into a pack of wild dogs while riding along the unmarked road which runs between the two rail lines between Front Avenue and Cottage Grove around…</p>
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<p>Been there. Real off-road riding. ;) Now <em>that's</em> off the beaten path.<br/> <br/> <cite>curt(is) locke said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/wild-chicago-encounters-with-the-wild-side-of-life?commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A868843#2211490Comment868933"><div><p>Speaking of the feral, a few years ago I ran into a pack of wild dogs while riding along the unmarked road which runs between the two rail lines between Front Avenue and Cottage Grove around 116th/117th (north end of Riverdale Community Area.) </p>
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</blockquote> That's happened to me, too, f…tag:thechainlink.org,2014-11-05:2211490:Comment:8688432014-11-05T17:44:39.037ZAnne Althttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Anne91
<p>That's happened to me, too, fortunately without any actual collisions.<br/> <br/> <cite>JeffB (7+ miles) said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/wild-chicago-encounters-with-the-wild-side-of-life#2211490Comment869018"><div><p>I've had frequent run-ins with deer along the North Branch Trail, a near collision once.</p>
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<p>That's happened to me, too, fortunately without any actual collisions.<br/> <br/> <cite>JeffB (7+ miles) said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/wild-chicago-encounters-with-the-wild-side-of-life#2211490Comment869018"><div><p>I've had frequent run-ins with deer along the North Branch Trail, a near collision once.</p>
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