One of the first wildflowers to bloom in spring, Twinleaf is not a common flower for me to see in southeast Michigan.
I’m used to spotting Yellow Trout Lilies, Rue Anemone, and Great White Trilliums in the forest when I go birding in spring, before trees and shrubs leaf out.
They often blanket the forest floor, along with skunk cabbages, one of the first plants to emerge after a long Michigan winter.
Continue reading Photo of the Week: Twinleaf, Spring Wildflower
A striking cinnamon-brown, black, and white shorebird, the American Avocet stood out on the mudflat of the Lake Erie marsh near the Michigan/Ohio state border.
The slightly-upturned long thin black bill is distinctive as is the white body with white-striped black wings.
The American Avocet is a rare bird in Michigan and one I had never seen before.
Continue reading Photo of the Week: Elegant American Avocet
If you happen to be walking down Penniman in downtown Plymouth, Michigan, take a moment to stroll through the alleys on the west side of the street.
You’ll find an amazing art exhibit on one of the red brick building walls north of Sean O’Callaghans, between Harvey and Main Street.
Sadly, there’s no information about the artists or titles with the paintings, something I’ve come to expect from outdoor art installations like the Detroit Institute of Arts Inside|Out program.
Continue reading Photo of the Week: Plymouth ArtWalk