When I saw the pair of Bald Eagles standing on the frozen ice of the marsh at Lake Erie Metropark, it looked to me the birds were in deep discussion.
I first saw the eagles flying low over the treetops and when they disappeared from sight, I suspected they might have landed on the ice.
I drove toward the open marsh, passing a flock of about 150 American Robins foraging berries in the dense shrubs lining the road.
Continue reading Photo of the Week: Bald Eagles on the Frozen Ice
Part of the Evening Grosbeak and Purple Finch irruption of fall 2020, the Common Redpolls have found their way to southeast Michigan.
The brown and white birds, smaller than a sparrow, have a distinctive red forehead patch, rosy breast (males) and streaked sides.Continue reading Photo of the Week: Common Redpoll, Unexpected Visitor from the North
A fresh coat of snow fell overnight in our area, covering the ground, trees, and shrubs with a white carpet of sparking white snow crystals.
By the time I work up, about 2-3 inches had fallen.
Kids will love today’s snow. It’s the kind of snow that’s great for making snowman and other snow sculptures.
But for shoveling, it’s heavy snow.
You want to take time to shovel so you don’t overexert yourself. Continue reading Photo of the Week: My First Spring Flower, Snowdrops in Bloom