Les Winkeler
@leswinkeler.bsky.social
Retired sports editor, Southern Illinoisan. Owner Winkeler's Wings and Wildlife. Member of Illinois Outdoors Hall of Fame and Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame. Cranky old man.
Northern shovelers having lunch with friends. Read more at Winkeler's Wings and Wildlife's Facebook page: facebook.com/brdtrip. Also, see wildlife photo album.
February 19, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Northern shovelers having lunch with friends. Read more at Winkeler's Wings and Wildlife's Facebook page: facebook.com/brdtrip. Also, see wildlife photo album.
American goldfinch just hangin' around. Read more at Winkeler's Wings and Wildlife's Facebook page: facebook.com/brdtrip. Also, see wildlife photo album.
February 18, 2026 at 3:08 PM
American goldfinch just hangin' around. Read more at Winkeler's Wings and Wildlife's Facebook page: facebook.com/brdtrip. Also, see wildlife photo album.
This song sparrow was a collateral collectible while photographing ducks at Crab Orchard. Read more at Winkeler's Wings and Wildlife's Facebook page: facebook.com/brdtrip. Also, see wildlife photo album.
February 17, 2026 at 4:07 PM
This song sparrow was a collateral collectible while photographing ducks at Crab Orchard. Read more at Winkeler's Wings and Wildlife's Facebook page: facebook.com/brdtrip. Also, see wildlife photo album.
The fox sparrow is perfectly camouflaged in leaf litter. Read more at Winkeler's Wings and Wildlife's Facebook page: facebook.com/brdtrip. Also, see wildlife photo album.
February 16, 2026 at 2:19 PM
The fox sparrow is perfectly camouflaged in leaf litter. Read more at Winkeler's Wings and Wildlife's Facebook page: facebook.com/brdtrip. Also, see wildlife photo album.
I just love great blue herons! Read more at Winkeler's Wings and Wildlife's Facebook page: facebook.com/brdtrip. Also, see wildlife photo album.
February 15, 2026 at 3:31 PM
I just love great blue herons! Read more at Winkeler's Wings and Wildlife's Facebook page: facebook.com/brdtrip. Also, see wildlife photo album.
The always dapper ringneck drake. Read more at Winkeler's Wings and Wildlife's Facebook page: facebook.com/brdtrip. Also, see wildlife photo album.
February 14, 2026 at 2:20 PM
The always dapper ringneck drake. Read more at Winkeler's Wings and Wildlife's Facebook page: facebook.com/brdtrip. Also, see wildlife photo album.
An American black duck on ice ... Read more at Winkeler's Wings and Wildlife's Facebook page: facebook.com/brdtrip. Also, see wildlife photo album.
February 13, 2026 at 3:43 PM
An American black duck on ice ... Read more at Winkeler's Wings and Wildlife's Facebook page: facebook.com/brdtrip. Also, see wildlife photo album.
There will be a candidate meet and greet at 2 p.m. Feb. 28 at the Harrisburg Tequilas. Present will be Julie Fortier, Democratic candidate for U.S. Congress IL District 12, T.C. Mueller, candidate for state senate District 59 and Jennifer Peyton, candidate for Saline County board
February 12, 2026 at 2:40 PM
There will be a candidate meet and greet at 2 p.m. Feb. 28 at the Harrisburg Tequilas. Present will be Julie Fortier, Democratic candidate for U.S. Congress IL District 12, T.C. Mueller, candidate for state senate District 59 and Jennifer Peyton, candidate for Saline County board
Not sure there is anything prettier than a canvasback drake on a sunny day. Read more at Winkeler's Wings and Wildlife's Facebook page: facebook.com/brdtrip. Also, see wildlife photo album.
February 11, 2026 at 4:08 PM
Not sure there is anything prettier than a canvasback drake on a sunny day. Read more at Winkeler's Wings and Wildlife's Facebook page: facebook.com/brdtrip. Also, see wildlife photo album.
A common goldeneye hen engages in a courtship ritual. Read more at Winkeler's Wings and Wildlife's Facebook page: facebook.com/brdtrip. Also, see wildlife photo album.
February 9, 2026 at 8:17 PM
A common goldeneye hen engages in a courtship ritual. Read more at Winkeler's Wings and Wildlife's Facebook page: facebook.com/brdtrip. Also, see wildlife photo album.
The lesser scaup is also known as a bluebill for obvious reasons. Read more at Winkeler's Wings and Wildlife's Facebook page: facebook.com/brdtrip. Also, see wildlife photo album.
February 8, 2026 at 3:33 PM
The lesser scaup is also known as a bluebill for obvious reasons. Read more at Winkeler's Wings and Wildlife's Facebook page: facebook.com/brdtrip. Also, see wildlife photo album.
The eagle watching was amazing yesterday. Read more at Winkeler's Wings and Wildlife's Facebook page: facebook.com/brdtrip. Also, see wildlife photo album.
February 5, 2026 at 3:24 PM
The eagle watching was amazing yesterday. Read more at Winkeler's Wings and Wildlife's Facebook page: facebook.com/brdtrip. Also, see wildlife photo album.
This juvenile white-crowned sparrow is nursing a wound. Read more at Winkeler's Wings and Wildlife's Facebook page: facebook.com/brdtrip. Also, see wildlife photo album.
February 4, 2026 at 2:09 PM
This juvenile white-crowned sparrow is nursing a wound. Read more at Winkeler's Wings and Wildlife's Facebook page: facebook.com/brdtrip. Also, see wildlife photo album.
An eastern meadowlark headed to lunch. Read more at Winkeler's Wings and Wildlife's Facebook page: facebook.com/brdtrip. Also, see wildlife photo album.
February 3, 2026 at 3:22 PM
An eastern meadowlark headed to lunch. Read more at Winkeler's Wings and Wildlife's Facebook page: facebook.com/brdtrip. Also, see wildlife photo album.
A brown thrasher looking for a winter meal. Read more at Winkeler's Wings and Wildlife's Facebook page: facebook.com/brdtrip. Also, see wildlife photo album.
February 2, 2026 at 4:08 PM
A brown thrasher looking for a winter meal. Read more at Winkeler's Wings and Wildlife's Facebook page: facebook.com/brdtrip. Also, see wildlife photo album.
Trumpeter swans on the move. Read more at Winkeler's Wings and Wildlife's Facebook page: facebook.com/brdtrip. Also, see wildlife photo album.
February 1, 2026 at 3:46 PM
Trumpeter swans on the move. Read more at Winkeler's Wings and Wildlife's Facebook page: facebook.com/brdtrip. Also, see wildlife photo album.
A horned lark taking a break from a roadside snack. Read more at Winkeler's Wings and Wildlife's Facebook page: facebook.com/brdtrip. Also, see wildlife photo album.
January 31, 2026 at 2:45 PM
A horned lark taking a break from a roadside snack. Read more at Winkeler's Wings and Wildlife's Facebook page: facebook.com/brdtrip. Also, see wildlife photo album.
The northern harrier has been bumped from my nemesis list. Read more at Winkeler's Wings and Wildlife's Facebook page: facebook.com/brdtrip. Also, see wildlife photo album.
January 30, 2026 at 4:02 PM
The northern harrier has been bumped from my nemesis list. Read more at Winkeler's Wings and Wildlife's Facebook page: facebook.com/brdtrip. Also, see wildlife photo album.
Great blue herons manage to look elegant when they're cold. Read more at Winkeler's Wings and Wildlife's Facebook page: facebook.com/brdtrip. Also, see wildlife photo album.
January 22, 2026 at 2:12 PM
Great blue herons manage to look elegant when they're cold. Read more at Winkeler's Wings and Wildlife's Facebook page: facebook.com/brdtrip. Also, see wildlife photo album.
Go figure, another yellow-bellied sapsucker ... Read more at Winkeler's Wings and Wildlife's Facebook page: facebook.com/brdtrip. Also, see wildlife photo album.
January 21, 2026 at 3:53 PM
Go figure, another yellow-bellied sapsucker ... Read more at Winkeler's Wings and Wildlife's Facebook page: facebook.com/brdtrip. Also, see wildlife photo album.
It had been a bad day birding til this guy appeared ... Read more at Winkeler's Wings and Wildlife's Facebook page: facebook.com/brdtrip. Also, see wildlife photo album.
January 20, 2026 at 3:03 PM
It had been a bad day birding til this guy appeared ... Read more at Winkeler's Wings and Wildlife's Facebook page: facebook.com/brdtrip. Also, see wildlife photo album.
Ring-billed gull close-ups are irresistible ... Read more at Winkeler's Wings and Wildlife's Facebook page: facebook.com/brdtrip. Also, see wildlife photo album.
January 19, 2026 at 3:56 PM
Ring-billed gull close-ups are irresistible ... Read more at Winkeler's Wings and Wildlife's Facebook page: facebook.com/brdtrip. Also, see wildlife photo album.
The name sounds weird, but yellow-bellied sapsuckers are gorgeous. Read more at Winkeler's Wings and Wildlife's Facebook page: facebook.com/brdtrip. Also, see wildlife photo album.
January 18, 2026 at 5:03 PM
The name sounds weird, but yellow-bellied sapsuckers are gorgeous. Read more at Winkeler's Wings and Wildlife's Facebook page: facebook.com/brdtrip. Also, see wildlife photo album.
I've been seeing belted kingfishers with surprising regularity. Read more at Winkeler's Wings and Wildlife's Facebook page: facebook.com/brdtrip. Also, see wildlife photo album.
January 16, 2026 at 4:49 PM
I've been seeing belted kingfishers with surprising regularity. Read more at Winkeler's Wings and Wildlife's Facebook page: facebook.com/brdtrip. Also, see wildlife photo album.
An unusual sight -- an American black duck swimming in open water. Read more at Winkeler's Wings and Wildlife's Facebook page: facebook.com/brdtrip. Also, see wildlife photo album.
January 15, 2026 at 5:17 PM
An unusual sight -- an American black duck swimming in open water. Read more at Winkeler's Wings and Wildlife's Facebook page: facebook.com/brdtrip. Also, see wildlife photo album.