June 21 - DPS

On Saturday June 21st I went to Deer Run Forest Preserve to do another prairie study. The first thing I noticed was that some of the prairie was mowed. Sadly I found a part of a bird nest.

Last week at the bird field trip some people found a type of knapweed that is really invasive. I think that’s why they mowed it. Where it wasn’t mowed, I found Purple Coneflowers.

Purple Coneflowers where they didn’t mow - Birdfreak

The next thing I noticed was a stack of boxes for bees. I saw bees coming in and out of the bottom. I am going to find out why they are at this forest preserve.

Bee boxes - Birdfreak

I didn’t see any new birds on the survey, but my uncle helped me identify a butterfly we found, a Great Spangled Fritillary. It was a wonderful day and the weather was really great.

Great Spangled Fritallary - Birdfreak