When I first saw the two birds in the grass near the marsh, I did a double-take. They weren’t Eastern Meadowlarks, they didn’t have the right coloring. Or the type of bill a meadowlark would have. As I peered through my binoculars and watched the birds’ behavior, I finally figured it out. Yellow-headed Blackbirds! Not… Continue reading Photo of the Week: Female Yellow-headed Blackbirds
What a surprise to discover a Hooded Oriole found its way to southeast Michigan! The slender black and orange oriole is typically found west of the Mississippi River, generally in southern Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, and California. Here’s the range map for the Hooded Oriole, showing the bird migrates through Mexico and breeds in Mexico… Continue reading Photo of the Week: Hooded Oriole, Rare Bird in Michigan
Today marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, launched on April 22, 1970 to celebrate the earth and organize for environmental change.
Twenty million Americans gathered in their communities on that first Earth Day to talk about the environment, march, or participate in community projects.
It was the start of a movement that has grown to 193 countries participating in this year’s Earth Day. Continue reading 5 Ways to Celebrate Earth Day’s 50th Anniversary