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    Did you know both male and female cardinals sing? It is rare for female songbirds to sing, but the female cardinal breaks the mold by singing often while on her nest. Scientists think this may tell the male when the nest is ready for food. (Photo courtesy of Paul Dacko)

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  2. Bone up on bees and become a beekeeper this winter by signing up for a six-session "Bee a Beekeeper!" course at Plum Creek Nature Center.

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  3. : Raccoon tracks can be easy to distinguish from other animals’ because they look like tiny handprints. These nocturnal critters have five fingers of each paw, and all five fingers will face forward, unlike prints from opossums or muskrats:

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    White-breasted nuthatch. (Video by Chad Merda)

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  5. Visual evidence that it pays to always be looking in tree cavities when you're out in the preserves ... you never know hoo will pop out. (Photo courtesy of Mark Hanna)

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  6. Carrie Rock’s interest in Native American culture first drew her to volunteering with the Forest Preserve District more than two decades ago, but in the ensuing years her interests have evolved and so has her volunteer work.

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  7. The full moon for the month will be February 9. The precise moment it will reach its full point is 1:33 a.m. : February's full moon is called the snow moon, because it's the snowiest month in the United States.

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  8. What's better than a photo with one bald eagle in it? A photo with two, of course. The scene last week at Rock Run Rookery Preserve. (Photo courtesy of Dave Degroot)

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  9. Did you know that raccoons in the northern part of Illinois are bigger than raccoons in the southern part? The average weight for a male raccoon is 19 pounds in the northern part, compared with 14 pounds for males in southern Illinois.

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  10. This is a great time to learn about birds that have been in the area all winter, before the migration starts. Bring your binoculars and favorite bird guide. New birders are welcome, and this is an excellent way to increase bird knowledge.

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  11. It's always good to see the bison at Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie, which can be accessed from our Wauponsee Glacial Trail. (Photo courtesy of Mat Zook)

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    "The further you get from nature, the less happy you are; and the nearer, the more exultant you become over the world and all that there is in it." ~ George Matthew Adams

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  13. Nice curves ... (Photo by Glenn P. Knoblock)

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  14. : You've probably heard the age-old myth that touching a frog or toad can give you warts. No amount of handling frogs or toads — or any reptiles or amphibians, for that matter — will cause a human to develop warts.

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  15. It’s , and to celebrate here are 10 fascinating facts about the amazing creatures:

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  16. Bees pollinate approximately one-third of the food that we eat. Most of it is the foods that we enjoy consuming: fruits, nuts, berries and vegetables.

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  17. Enjoy a campfire and s’mores, and explore fun facts about the moon. Then take a hike and hopefully catch a glimpse of the full moon!

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  18. Coyote mating and pupping seasons are near, so it's important to take steps to prevent potential conflicts.

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  19. Happy ! Check out this cutie we spotted a while back at McKinley Woods. (Photo courtesy of Joseph Traina)

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  20. If you have a backyard bird feeder, you've probably also seen Cooper's hawks hanging around, trying to snag an easy meal. If you notice one of these raptors hanging around your yard, take down your feeders for a few days until the hawk moves on. (Photo courtesy if vida Gilvydis)

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  21. The legend of the groundhog may not be rooted in science, but there are some signs in the natural world that can be an indicator of the weather to come.

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