And he mailed the photo. I love that Dubin still mails things. Inside was a note that included: ``Enclosed is an interesting photograph of two Canada geese that came to visit my home in Lincolnwood. Perhaps, they wanted to see my fishing display?''

That could be quite possible. Dubin has a remarkable, museum-quality collection of fishing artifacts and carvings in his home.

This is one of my favorite urban/suburban wildlife photos.

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