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At the request of Diane M: a bird picture!  It is not exactly a perfect day for outdoor pics,.  It's cloudy but not raining, so crank up the ISO to 1600 and see what can be found.  Again searched for a wooded area to protect from the wind and provide cover for birds and critters, and this time found a great spot.  The park district has a disc (frisbee) golf course near the Fox River which is surrounded by woods and built into the woods. Open meadows and "fairway" areas allow for good light penetration on the edges of the woods plus provide access into the woods. Birds, rabbits, and squirrels abounded.

After the usual research and review of several photos taken, I've concluded this is a pine siskin.  This bird is in the finch family and winters in the Chicago area.  It's a social bird and will flock with goldfinches in the winter, as it was doing today at this location.