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The great horned owl is most well known from storybooks and folklore, because it is the owl that makes the famous hooting call.  

No matter what the weather is like, woodpeckers are active and are a special treat for bird-watchers.

Coyotes try to remain unseen, hunting under the cover of darkness to protect themselves from being hunted.

It's not your common, everyday occurrence.

Sandhill cranes are a magnificent sight, whether flying overhead or congregating in prairies and fields, but we often realize the birds are nearby because we hear them before we see them.

Here's your chance to get to know the eight bat species that call the preserves home.

Here’s a look at some of the animals that spend their winters in northern Illinois and what they do this time of year to prepare.

These birds are smaller than most falcons, known for their powerful flying and astute hunting abilities. 

September and October are the most common times to see these intriguing insects.

They make pit stops in Will County during spring and fall migration.

After peeling back the layers, this unique preserve conserves a piece of the 'City of Steel's' heritage.

If you — or more likely, your dog — find yourself on the receiving end of a skunk’s stinky spray, you can’t say you weren’t warned. 

Take a closer look at these beauties seen in the preserves and some of their key traits.

Knowing the facts about them can help turn your disdain into appreciation.

Despite the trepidation many people feel toward bats, they play a crucial role in the ecosystem, one that is critical to our own survival.

Red-winged blackbirds have a bad reputation ... but they're not alone when it comes to birds doing whatever it takes to make sure everyone knows where they stand in the pecking order of nature.