Thanks to Dennis Cheeseman for the great photo of the Northern Shovelers above, the “sleepyhead Merganser below and more, taken today at DeKorte Park during lunchtime on this (for once) great day!

Please note: Due to forecasted weather conditions, the William D. McDowell Observatory will be closed tonight (Feb. 12). The next public viewing night is Wednesday, Feb. 19, from 7 to 10 pm.