Isle a la Cache

May 20, 2015

Isle a la Cache, located in Romeoville, Illinois, is an island in the Des Plaines River. Owned and managed by the Will County Forest Preserve, it contains hiking trails and a museum.

In the woods

Isle a la Cache This Iris was one of several growing wild in the woods.
Isle a la Cache
Isle a la Cache A cooperative robin.

At the Bird Feeder

Isle a la Cache American Goldfinch
Isle a la Cache Ruby-Throated Hummingbird. Hummingbirds are difficult to photograph. They are small and move very fast.
Isle a la Cache Redwinged Blackbird
Isle a la Cache This Purple Finch seemed to prefer dandelion seeds to the bird feeder offerings.
Isle a la Cache A pair of House Finches. Notice the close resemblance to the Purple Finch in the previous image.