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
When I walked through Kellogg Park in downtown Plymouth, Michigan this week, I was pleasantly surprised to discover the Spring Fever decorations from local businesses and civic groups. Like Scarecrows in October and Christmas Trees in December displays, local organizations were invited to sponsor and decorate Spring Fever displays for Kellogg Park. I found cute… Continue reading Photo of the Week: Celebrating Spring in Kellogg Park