Despite the cold, winter is an excellent time for birdwatching in Michigan. There are fewer kinds of birds to see and there aren’t any leaves for the birds to hide behind.
And on a relatively warm winter day, it’s a good way to enjoy the outdoors with family and friends.
Continue reading Free Birding Webinars: Learn to Identify Winter Waterfowl and Michigan Birding 101
You know how sometimes you get a late Christmas present?
Well, this week I finally got mine.
Not exactly, but this week my Christmas present finally bore fruit.
Continue reading Photo of the Week: Blue Oyster Mushrooms!
With deep Arctic cold across the US Midwest and East Coast, blizzards and snowfall along the Gulf Coast in Texas and Louisiana (New Orleans had a record-breaking 10 inches of snow in some parts), the devastating continuing wildfires in California, and the nefandous executive orders by the convicted felon and authoritarian who is now US President, it’s been a challenging week for everyone who cares about the harm and despair people are experiencing.
I’m grateful to everyone sharing positive news and uplifting blog posts.
Here are a few stories, posts, and resources I’ve read and enjoyed over the past month.
Hope you enjoy them, too!
Continue reading What I Found Interesting: January 22, 2025