Midwest Mary

Take a walk with me along the Fox River in Batavia, Illinois. We’re sure to find interesting plants, birds, and waterways.

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Lily pods minus the lilies.

Duck ducking in duck weed.

Male goldfinch striking a pose.

Cranberry bush–but I’m not certain these are edible.

Egret in its pure form.

Pond-slider turtle looking for you.

Blue Heron hiding in the weeds.

Goldenrod–sure sign of fall.

Elderberry–good for what ails you.

Raven–“Take thy beak from out my heart, and take thy form from off my door!” Quoth the Raven, “Nevermore.” (from Edgar Allan Poe’s The Raven.)

Cormorants sunning themselves in the middle of the river.

The dam, where wildlife can always be found.

Boneset–an important food source for pollinators.

Dogwood fruit, also called drupes.

Bald Cyprus pine cones are green but will turn purple and brown as they mature to release seeds.

Black-eyed Susans prefer full sun.

Zinnias–bright and bold

Bull dog–mascot of Batavia

Peace bridge–a fine blessing to end our walk

©Mary K. Doyle, 2025

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