At the end of the year, birders commonly list their top sightings for the year.
And this year was an exciting year for me!
Shorebirds, a raptor enjoying the plentiful cicadas, and an unexpected large wading bird made my list of top bird sightings.
It was hard to rank which bird was more thrilling to find, so I’ve listed my top birds in chronological order.
Continue reading Top Bird Sightings for 2021
The sculpture of an athlete holding their arms up in victory stands out at Horizon Park overlooking Belleville Lake in downtown Belleville, Michigan.
Hands Held High was created entirely of steel by nationally-recognized sculptor Gregory Mendez, whose outdoor sculptures are exhibited across the United States.
Continue reading Photo of the Week: Hands Held High
An elusive bird for me, the Ring-necked Pheasant stood out in the grass on a bright sunny day. Continue reading Photo of the Week: Elusive Ring-necked Pheasant