Photo of the Week: Red Fox at the Cemetery

A beautiful fox with red fur across the face, back, sides, and white-tipped tail sits on the green grass, small green-leaved shrubs in the background. The fox has a grayish-white throat, chin, and belly as well as black feet, large and pointy black-tipped ears.

It was a sunny, cool autumn day when I visited Highland Cemetery in Ypsilanti this week. The recent colder weather in southeast Michigan finally turned the 100+ year old sugar maple and hickory tree leaves brilliant shades of red, gold, and orange. A beautiful view against the clear blue sky as I travelled through the… Continue reading Photo of the Week: Red Fox at the Cemetery

Birdability Week Returns October 21-October 27, 2024

Birdability Week 2024 banner highlighting registration and several of the virtual events, along with circular thumbnails of people with disabilities birding.

Virtual panel discussions and speakers, workshops on backyard birding and nature journaling, and an offbeat photography contest are among the activities planned for the 2024 Birdability Week.

An annual celebration dedicated to birders with disabilities and other health concerns, Birdability Week offers resources, events, and ideas to encourage and promote an inclusive, accessible birding community for everyone.

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