GETTING READY TO LEAVE Size:8x12 METAL PRINT which was to be misty

which was to be misty and cool

They will build nests to protect them from the cold and predators

An early morning dusting of snow in Northern Illinois brings a beautiful winter scene to this prairie landscape with a charismatic peachleaf willow tree standing tall alongside the trail and among the wetland cattails at Wildflower Park

After photographing the sunrise and wildflowers along with the golden mist scenes moments earlier from the early morning

GETTING READY TO LEAVE Size:8x12 METAL PRINT which was to be mistyThere are many common milkweed plants in this part of the park. The seed pods are late opening this year and should have released the seeds a couple months ago. Many of the seeds and fluff are finally exposed and will eventually be carried off during the next windy day at Wildflower Park. (620 282)