Sunday's Great Backyard Bird Count/Valentine's Walk at DeKorte Park drew two dozen people looking for birds and a little fresh air.
   The birds cooperated big time — including eight duck species and four raptor species, a Northern Shrike and a Ring-necked Pheasant.

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     Just a reminder that the Third-Tuesday-of-the-Month Nature Walk is at Harrier Meadow in North Arlington on Feb. 16 at 10 a.m.
   We will also likely do a little birding along Disposal Road, which produced a nice little highlight reel on the Sunday Walk — including some nice looks at the Northern Shrike.
   (The photo above is from the Christmas Bird Count, but it's a reminder to dress for snow and other nasty weather — birders go out in most conditions.)
   The guided walk is free.

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