As I drove near the entrance of the Magee Marsh parking lot, vehicles ahead of me slowed down and eventually stopped.
Not unusual at this wonderful wildlife area on the southwestern shore of Lake Erie, north of Oak Harbor, Ohio.
Magee Marsh is well known for its wildlife.
Especially for the flights of waterfowl and migrating songbirds seen each spring.
Continue reading Photo of the Week: Bald Eagle Duo
When I first traveled down the main road of Sterling State Park in Monroe, Michigan this weekend, I couldn’t miss the gulls.
They were everywhere!
In the lagoons, near the boat launch, in the air, and in the Hunters Club Marsh where I often see lotus pods along the shoreline in winter.
Continue reading Photo of the Week: Which Black-backed Gull Did I See?
After more than two months of searching, I was finally able to find one Lapland Longspur in our area this weekend.
Time to celebrate!
Along with Snow Buntings, the Lapland Longspur is a winter visitor to our state of Michigan. Both birds breed in the far north Arctic in Canada and Alaska.
Continue reading Photo of the Week: Lapland Longspur, Winter Visitor