Photo of the Week: Tundra Swans in Lake Erie Marsh

Two Tundra Swans sim in the shallow water of a marsh, Mallards and Canada Geese in the background.

The large white Tundra Swans stand out in the marsh as they slowly swim in the calm blue waters; dozens of Canada Geese and Mallards move more quickly in search of food. Tundra and Trumpeter Swans are commonly seen in winter months along the Lake Erie marshes in both Michigan and Ohio, where I do… Continue reading Photo of the Week: Tundra Swans in Lake Erie Marsh

Photo of the Week: Steam Rising off the St. Marys River

sunrise over the St. Mary's River in Michigan's Upper Peninsula as steam rises above the frozen water.

With a temperature of -14 degrees Farenheit, my morning started with me bundled up in layers of winter clothing, watching steam slowly rise off the St. Marys River at Sault Ste. Marie in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.

What an incredible sight!

Along with 20+ other dedicated birdwatchers from southeast Michigan, I made the trek to the Upper Peninsula this month for a winter birding trip to see birds that are often only seen in the far north.

We started our first day of the trip at Sault Ste. Marie on the shoreline of the almost completely frozen St. Marys River that flows southward from Lake Superior to Lake Huron. Continue reading Photo of the Week: Steam Rising off the St. Marys River

Photo of the Week: Winter Snowstorm in Michigan’s Northern Woods

Walking along a trail, looking through the bare trees, evergreens, and native plants of the snow covered woods during a heavy snowfall.

The northern woods was quiet except for the muffled sounds of the cross-country skiers conversation as they made their way deeper into the woods during the heavy snowfall. In the distance, I heard the familiar calls of the ever-present Blue Jays I had seen earlier flying through the deciduous and evergreen trees. The snowstorm kept… Continue reading Photo of the Week: Winter Snowstorm in Michigan’s Northern Woods