Hiked at the beautiful Burnidge Forest Preserve this weekend, in Illinois.  I loved, loved, loved walking through their beautiful tall grass prairie and seeing the gorgeous plants there.  The wild grape was bursting with color.

Amid its tangled vines and burning leaves, a cheerful little wren was hopping about.

He or she sang me a happy little good morning song and stayed in front of the mass of shrubbery long enough for me to get a few photos.

Then it was back to work, foraging amongst the branches.  What a way to start the day!