Willowbrook Outing

Willowbrook is the latest preserve the New Family visited.

Mom is eager to see butterflies

Got Coy?

Mom poses in the butterfly observatory...

...and requires Dad to do the same.

Foxy fox.

The conditions were perfect. They enjoyed clear skies, temps in the low 70's, and comfortable humidity.

The turkey vulture got their attention as they finished viewing him and and began to move on. He must have wanted his picture taken. He made a noise and when they turned to investigate, he was posing.

"Are you Woodsy?" "Who?" "Woodsy the Owl." "Who?" "Oh, never mind." "Who?"

It must be a toll bridge. Dad didn't get across without paying a kiss to the toll taker.

Mallards at play.

Wildflowers.

This hidden spot, surrounded by foliage on four sides, is accessible by a narrow trail.

According to their web page

Willowbrook Wildlife Center is an education center and a wildlife rehabilitation center operated by the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County. We are located on a 50-acre preserve in Glen Ellyn and are open to the public 7 days a week from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00. Permanently disabled eagles, songbirds, owls, raccoons, and foxes are just a few of the 80 native Illinois animals on display here.