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Viewed from above, Monarda Fistula (wild bergamot or bee balm), a native plant of Illinois.

A marmott @ Mt. Evans. We thought he was pretty friendly, running around at our feet until we realized he kept going under our SUV trying to climb in the undercarriage. We think he was cold & he liked the heat from the vehicle.

The Pink Hibiscus.

Just a half mile up our street a car cruise is held on 3 dates during summer. Great location with plenty of parking in shade.

Our "Donna Pacer" gets more attention than many of the Muscle cars and street rods. "Donna" is the cute white one in this pic.

Bird in flight. I haven't been able to identify him. Could be a Western Kingbird, but it didn't have a crest on it's head. It certainly hunted like a Kingbird, which is a species of Flycatcher.

The old car buffs hang out once a week here.