Dr. Chris McDonald, professor of political science, captured this photo of a swallow on the Springfield campus June 18th. Thanks for sharing!
Category Archives: Campus Pics
Biology Professor Tony Rothering holds a Cooper’s Hawk caught on campus last Wednesday
The Cooper’s Hawk belongs to a group of raptors called accipiters. They have short, broad wings and long tails and specialize on foraging on other birds. Because of their maneuverability and predatory nature, they are often thought of as the “fighter planes” of the bird world. This hawk has the ability to fly through a woodland and, literally, snag birds right off of their perches. They also will regularly stake out backyard feeders and capture inattentive birds. This particular species is about the size of a crow with females being larger than males (typical with most birds of prey). This species is found in Illinois year around and their numbers have been increasing as of late.
Pelicans on Springfield campus!
Photos by Dr. Chris McDonald.
Campus Wildlife
Thank you to Dr. Chris McDonald for sharing these photos of the deer and ducks on campus and a sighting of American White Pelicans flying over! What welcome signs of spring!
Frosty campus photos taken by Chris McDonald Oct. 25
Helen Hamilton area attracting butterflies and moths
Check out the Helen Hamilton outdoor area on the Springfield campus for a variety of butterflies and moths attracted by colorful fall flowers!
Campus Wildlife
This photo of a young buck was captured by Dr. Chris McDonald, professor of political science, along the back edge of LLCC’s campus in Springfield.
Campus Wildlife
Thank you to Dr. Chris McDonald, professor of political science, for sharing these photos recently captured in LLCC’s Prairie Restoration area.
Prairie Restoration Wildlife
Dr. Chris McDonald captured these photos in the Prairie Restoration area on the LLCC-Springfield campus recently.
Campus Wildlife
Photo taken Friday, Sept. 6 by banding assistant Kelsey Thorton of an immature chestnut-sided warbler.