Naturalists Afield

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Enjoy this collection of natural history stories, images, and videos captured by Illinois Natural History Survey scientists while visiting natural areas around the state.

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  • Spring wildflowers in Illinois: part 4

  • Spring wildflowers in Illinois: part 3

  • Spring wildflowers in Illinois: part 2

  • Studying the striped bark scorpion

  • Spring wildflowers in Illinois: part 1

  • Spring-breeding true frogs in Illinois

  • Spring-breeding tree frogs in Illinois

  • Mole salamanders in Illinois

  • Tracks in the Snow: Part 2

  • Tracks in the Snow: Part 1

  • Woodpeckers in Illinois

  • Butterflies in Winter