February 5, 2008

First smell of Skunk for 2008 – at 6 a.m. this morning – foggy and mild (4 C) Location: Maple Crescent Observer: Drew Monkman

Two Pileated Woodpeckers observed excavating dead maples on Milburn Street in Edmison Heights. One hole over two feet long and six inches or more wide. Large chips all over the snow. Location: Milburn Street Observer: Ron Fuller