In early November, most shorebirds have already migrated through our area. We have a few Greater and Lesser Yellowlegs still being found, but they’re not common. Which is why I was surprised to learn a Hudsonian Godwit, a slender shorebird rare for our area, was sighted in northwest Ohio in a marsh near the western… Continue reading Photo of the Week: Long Distance Traveler, Hudsonian Godwit
It’s not a maple or sweetgum, but I always look forward to the brightly colored leaves of the Eastern Ninebark shrub in my backyard. I planted it five years ago; it’s a native shrub to Michigan. And one of the easiest plants to grow. The Eastern Ninebark can grow in sun or partial-shade, though I… Continue reading Photo of the Week: Eastern Ninebark in Brilliant Fall Color
Hiding in the cattails, the secretive Sora is a challenging marsh bird to find whether it’s early summer or late fall when they’re migrating south to warmer temperatures. And the Sora at Kensington Metropark I saw this week confirmed how elusive they can be to find. A member of the rail family, Soras are football-shaped… Continue reading Photo of the Week: Secretive Sora in the Marsh