Photo of the Week: Northern Saw-whet Owl at Harley Ensign

Northern Saw-whet Owl, sitting on a branch, nestled in the shadows of the green pine tree needles

As I pulled into the parking lot at the Harley Ensign Boat Launch in Harrison Township, I saw the man in a suit pointing up to a pine tree as his female  companion looked on.

I quickly parked the car, grabbed my binoculars, and camera and walked toward them. Continue reading Photo of the Week: Northern Saw-whet Owl at Harley Ensign

Photo of the Week: Snowy Day at Wilcox Recreation Area

Three Hooded Mergansers swimming in the open water, snow-covered trees and shrubs in the background

I was glad to stop by Wilcox Lake Recreation Area after church this morning and enjoyed seeing waterfowl swimming in the open water.

Due to the nearby dam, the lake doesn’t always freeze over in winter. You can almost always find ducks, geese, and other waterfowl on the lake.
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