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The deadline to enter this month’s contest is March 31. Get the details >>> bit.ly/4bHQjAl. #NaturePhotography #PhotoContest #WillCoForests

Crazy hair, don’t care. (Photo courtesy of Laurie's Trail) #Wildlife #BirdPhotography #Pelicans #WillCoForests

Quiet, watchful and perfectly at home in the wild. (Photo courtesy of Laurie’s Trail) #Wildlife #NaturePhotography #Coyote #WillCoForests

Forget about #MarchMadness, we're all about #MerchMadness! Get 20% off everything at OutsiderThreads.com when spending $40 or more. As always, all orders include free shipping and all proceeds go to fund conservation and nature initiatives. #ShopForACause #WillCoForests

Nesting season reminder! Many birds are already on eggs or raising young. If you find a nest, give it space and enjoy from a distance so parents can keep caring for their chicks. (Photo courtesy of Jennifer Balmes King) #Owls #MindfulMonday #WillCoForests

#DYK common loons are passing through Illinois? They pass through Will County on their way to their Great Lakes breeding grounds spend winter along the Gulf of Mexico and the Florida coast. 📸 : Joe Viola #Migration #Loons #WillCoForests

It's #SaveASpiderDay, so be a savior instead of a squisher! Here are five reasons why you should think twice before squishing the next spider you see >>> bit.ly/40rDvZy. #WillCoForests

Happening now: Chorus frogs are loudly seeking mates! The details >>> bit.ly/4lmIZye. #SignsOfSpring #Frogs #WillCoForests

Discover how sweet sap becomes syrup with live demonstrations, tasty treats and new hands-on activities at Maple Syrup Magic on March 14 >>> bit.ly/4lzNsOf. #MapleSyrup #WillCoForests #FreeEvent #FamilyFun

Ever wonder why birds stand on one foot? It helps them conserve body heat. Their legs lose heat quickly, so tucking one up into their feathers keeps them warmer, especially in cold weather. 📸 : Jonathan Catigano #WildlifeWednesday #WillCoForests

Joe Viola’s photo of a bald eagle is the winning image for February in our Preserve the Moment photo contest! Judges praised the rugged, regal details captured in the shot >>> bit.ly/46Mh6K8. #PhotoContest #NaturePhotography #Eagles #WillCoForests

Spring is almost here! Grab some fresh gear at outsiderthreads.com and show your love for the outdoors. Every purchase helps make a difference. All proceeds fund conservation, land restoration and nature education initiatives. #OutsiderThreads #WillCoForests #SpringIsHere

The answer is false. Some robins do migrate south, but many stay on their breeding grounds year-round because they have access to a stable food supply.

What do you think?🤔

True or false: All robins migrate. #WildlifeWednesday #Trivia #WillCoForests

How beautiful she is. Female northern cardinals may not be bright red like the males, but their soft colors are just as striking. (Photo courtesy of Joe Viola) #Birds #WillCoForests

"Clouds come floating into my life… to add color to my sunset sky." — Rabindranath Tagore 📍: Rock Run Rookery 📸 courtesy of Jennifer Mathews #NatureQuotes #Sunsets #WillCoForests

An unlikely fishing partnership? Not really. Gulls often hang around larger predators like eagles, ready to steal scraps of fish or take advantage of disturbed prey. (Photo courtesy of John TheBikeman) #Birds #WillCoForests #Eagles #Gulls

Trail Tip Thursday: Give wildlife space. Observe from a distance and never feed wild animals. Feeding wildlife can harm their health and natural behaviors. (Photo courtesy of Jen Lynn) #Wildlife #WillCoForests #TrailTip