Down in Griffith, Indiana

Plus, the latest unpleasantness with a new Bears' stadium.

Feb 23 • Bob Dolgan

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Notes on winter

Let's embrace the season.

Feb 16 • Bob Dolgan

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The Army settles in at Montrose Point

The Vietnam War was under way, but Nike missiles were fast becoming obsolete.

Feb 9 • Bob Dolgan

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When the lakefront was for warbirds

World War II and the Cold War reshaped Montrose Point.

Feb 2 • Bob Dolgan

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January 2026

When Montrose Point was for bathing

Expanded bathing beaches drove the public works project known as the Montrose-to-Foster extension.

Jan 26 • Bob Dolgan

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Catching up with...Aerin Tedesco

Singer, songwriter, guitarist, drummer with local favorites Congress of Starlings.

Jan 12 • Bob Dolgan

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What is a “professional” birdwatcher?

Plus, attend a class that gets Up Close and Personal with Birds

Jan 5 • Bob Dolgan

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December 2025

Six birds of 2025

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Dec 29, 2025 • Bob Dolgan

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The man and the heron(s)

One spring viewing a rookery.

Dec 22, 2025 • Bob Dolgan

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Twenty years of “My Bird Problem”

Plus, why photograph owls?

Dec 15, 2025 • Bob Dolgan

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The Birdman of Chicago

A tribute to Tony Fitzpatrick.

Dec 1, 2025 • Bob Dolgan

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November 2025

A conversation with...Jeff Reiter

New book features The Best of Words on Birds.

Nov 24, 2025 • Bob Dolgan

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