Notes come from everywhere Chicago outdoor.
FIELD NOTES
WILD OF THE WEEK
Mike Lewandowski of Lew Shots Photography stuck this nice horned owl and owlet at a rookery in Highland, Ind.
WOTW, the birthday celebration of untamed tales and pictures round Chicago outdoor, runs maximum weeks within the particular two-page outdoor phase within the Sun-Times Sports Saturday. Submit nominations by way of message on Facebook (Dale Bowman), on Twitter (@BowmanOut of doors) and Instagram (@BowmanOut of doors) or e mail (BowmanOut of doors@gmail.com).
WILD TIMES
FISH GATHERINGS
Note: The Challunge at the Chain, by way of the Fox River Valley bankruptcy of Muskies, Inc., has been postponed till Sept. 20. Click right here for main points.
ILLINOIS PERMITS/SEASONS
May 14, Thursday: Final day, 5th and ultimate turkey season, north zone.
DALE’S MAILBAG
“Just got back from my midday bike ride. Captured this bird on camera. Either a new species, some sort of inbreeding experiment or a robin that was doused with bleach or paint.” Tom Turek, Bridgeview
A partial albino robinProvided by way of Tom Turek
A: I used to be intrigued sufficient to invite Chicago Audubon Society’s Alan Anderson, who indicated it used to be a partial albino. “Happens in many species,” he answered. “At least two birders have posted photos of similar looking birds (can’t remember which species but one was a robin ) on the various local Facebook birding groups this year.” He additionally handed alongside a excellent supply for not unusual oddities at feederwatch.org/be told/unusual-birds/
BIG NUMBER
7-3.12: Pounds-ounces of the Illinois-record noticed bass, stuck March 15, 1992 from a Fulton County strip pit by way of Richard Leonard.
LAST WORD
“The minute I get the word and see I can legally do it, it will be the biggest comeback in Chicago fishing.”
A Chicago-area constitution captain, on what is going to occur when the go-ahead comes to begin operating once more