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
I always thought the crimson red head would stand out for me when I sighted a Red-headed Woodpecker.
But I was wrong.
It’s the bright white wing patches contrasting with the black back and the white underbelly that stand out for me, then I notice the brilliant red head.
Not common to see in our area, I was lucky to find the Red-headed Woodpecker this month at a nearby metropark.
Continue reading Photo of the Week: Red-headed Woodpecker