Every summer, Stillman Nature Center in Barrington hires college interns.
Wood ducks like to nest in natural tree cavities or boxes built for them. A female is shown here resting on a log with her brood. How many ducklings can you find?
– Courtesy of Leah Kmiecik
This year, one of the interns, Leah Kmiecik, was a keen observer of bird life with the photographic skills to boot.
Here are some of the photos Leah captured of nesting and fledgling birds.