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13. I have been fine. I never venture to Chicago beaches anymore

Wed Dec 10, 2025, 01:13 PM

Wednesday

I did live close to Lunt Street Beach in Rogers Park, Chicago in the 1970s. I go to the forest preserves nearby, Thatcher Woods and other woods nearby in Maywood Illinois.

Found a pic though

https://blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/24/snowy-owls-spotted-near-montrose-bird-sanctuary-drawing-crowds-to-lakefront/

There used to be a good webcam of Gentoo penguins, but it has been down. Here is one I saved

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two frogs and a snake [View all] Gato Moteado Oct 4 OP

These are vivid and alive photos, my dear Gato! Superb shooting in both. CaliforniaPeggy Oct 4 #1

Spectacular shots! Vivid. MLAA Oct 4 #2

I love the frogs, but I'm scared of snakes so I passed brer cat Oct 4 #3

Magnificent. The details are enthralling. Those eyes! Easterncedar Oct 4 #5

I searched the first frog pic using Google Lens. ShazzieB Oct 4 #6

yes, B.rosenbergi is correct...also known as the gladiator tree frog Gato Moteado Tuesday #10

yes, we have those here....the the snake i photographed is a parrot snake Gato Moteado Tuesday #11

I saw two Mondo centipedes on my wall really late last night Beringia Oct 5 #9

hey! how have you been? Gato Moteado Tuesday #12

I have been fine. I never venture to Chicago beaches anymore Beringia Wednesday #13