Most of the large flocks of traffic cones in #Chicago have migrated farther South, but if you know where to look, you can always spot at least a few species that overwinter. If you’re new to conewatching, check out the captions for tips on how you can add to your life list.

#MastoArt #StreetPhotography #UrbanWildlife #EverybodyMustGetConed

Yeah, you birders might think you’re all cool with your telephoto pix of the eyebrow of a Swainson’s thrush, but have you ever had the exhilaration of spotting a flock of traffic cones in their natural habitat, preparing for their fall migration?

I didn’t think so. ;)

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Yes, I do take a lot of pictures of… traffic cones. (Maybe only one or two every couple of months, but it adds up after a while.)

I’ve found that once you start tracking A Specific Thing, you have another slightly altered lens on the world that’s at your disposal. How about you? What are the normal-but-strange things that YOU notice in your corner of the world?
#photograpy #noticing #DingeAnSich #EverybodyMustGetConed