Cooper’s hawk nest, with many across the Northwest suburbs. By the time you see this, this young hawk will be out hunting on its own. (Courtesy of Leah Kmiecik)
Wood ducks like to nest in natural tree cavities or boxes built for them. A female is shown here resting on a log with her brood. How many ducklings can you find? – Courtesy of Leah Kmiecik
This year, one of the interns, Leah Kmiecik, was a keen observer of bird life with the photographic skills to boot.
Here are some of the photos Leah captured of nesting and fledgling birds.
More photos can be found here.