When looking ahead, sometimes it's a good idea to look back.

Here are some nature highlights from last January:

January 11: Long-tailed Duck at Laurel Hill

January 19: New, Improved DeKorte Duck Map

January 21: Snowshoeing at DeKorte

January 23: Great Winter Walk: Rough-leg, Plus

January 25: Bald Eagle on Ice at DeKorte

Link to January 2010 highlights (including shrike and Goldeneye) is here.

Link to January 2009 highlights (including Snowy Owl and Peregrine) is here.