Until now Jeff Reiter says he has stayed clear of state birds, a hot button for some bird-watchers. We have some strong opinions on the matter. In fact, if birders had their way, the current lineup of state birds would look a lot different.
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A whooping crane mixed with sandhill cranes in Indiana, a question on a thin coyote tail, heads up on snowy owls and the ranking of Starved Rock State Park are among the notes from around Chicago outdoors and beyond.