I never would imagine I would find an Eastern Meadowlark, one of the signs of spring in southeast Michigan at a nearby birding site this week, only to find a sign of winter at the same location the next day.
But that’s exactly what happened when an unexpected Snowy Owl appeared at a local airport.
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For folks familiar with the Northern Cardinal, you might be wondering why this image isn’t the bright red Northern Cardinal you’re used to seeing.
And that’s because it’s not an adult male Northern Cardinal.
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You’re invited!
Join me and other folks this weekend for the 27th annual Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC).
People come together for four days for a global bird count from February 16, 2024 to February 19, 2024 to watch and count as many birds as they can and report them online.
Which you can do in your own backyard or neighborhood.
Or nearby park, forest, or wetland.
Or public school, college campus, downtown area—any public space where birds can be seen or heard.
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