Great Backyard Bird Count 2023

Red-headed black and white bird perches on side of tree in the bright sunshine, blue sky in the background.

Join me and thousands of other folks who enjoy birdwatching this weekend for the 26th annual Great Backyard Bird Count.

Every February people around the world join together to share their love of birds by watching and counting as many birds as they can and reporting them online.

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Photo of the Week: Northern Cardinal on a Snowy Day

Bright red songbird with tall crest and black mask perches on a tree branch, snow-covered tree branches in the background.

One of my favorite birds to see in winter is the Northern Cardinal. Their bright red color always stands out in the snow in southeast Michigan. Given how little snow we’ve had this winter, I wasn’t sure I’d ever see one when we had snow. Until this one showed up in our yard this month… Continue reading Photo of the Week: Northern Cardinal on a Snowy Day

Photo of the Week: First Snowy Day in January

Snow-covered wooden pedestrian bridge over Fleming Creek, snow-covered plants, shrubs, and trees line the trail leading to and away from the bridge.

After a dull, gray, and rainy January in southeast Michigan with only a few days of sunshine, I was glad for this morning’s snow showers. The light layer of white snow brightened up the landscape and made it a lot easier to find bright red Northern Cardinals which stand out against the snow-covered branches. Until… Continue reading Photo of the Week: First Snowy Day in January