ENJOYING THE MORNING SHOW WILDFLOWER An early morning dusting of

An early morning dusting of snow in Northern Illinois brings a beautiful winter scene to this prairie landscape along the South Fork Kishwaukee River with box elder trees standing precariously alongside the banks and some charismatic peachleaf willow trees off to the right at Wildflower Park

A small flock of american tree sparrows make Wildflower Park home for a couple of months during the winter before continuing their migration as these two spend a moment of rest upon the branches

I was up by 4:00 am to catch the sunrise at Wildflower Lake and at the trailhead by 4:30 am

One of the two hawthorn trees stands picturesque in a winter wonderland scene against Wildflower Lake on this beautiful late afternoon day at Wildflower Park

which is at the west end of the park

ENJOYING THE MORNING SHOW WILDFLOWER An early morning dusting ofA glorious sunrise illuminates the clouds with spectacular colors as the winds bring motion to the surface of Wildflower Lake during this spring day at Wildflower Park. (489 21)