When the Blue Grosbeak with its heavy bill and chestnut-colored wingbars was first spotted last week, it caused a frenzy among the southeast Michigan birding community. Birders throughout Wayne, Washtenaw, and Oakland counties made the trek to view the rare bird. I was one of them! Luckily, some people saw both female and male birds.… Continue reading Photo of the Week: Rare Blue Grosbeak in Wayne County
Word spread quickly in our southeast Michigan birding community when the Yellow-crowned Night Heron was reported at a popular birding spot in Washtenaw County.
By the time I arrived in the evening, just before dusk, more than two dozen birders and photographers had already posted their sighting of the medium-sized heron.
What was everyone excited about? Continue reading Photo of the Week: Yellow-crowned Night Heron
You’ve likely had this happen to you.
You’re on your way home with a family member, maybe a spouse, child or parent.
It’s late in the evening, you haven’t had dinner, and you want to get home.
You see something interesting on the way home.
Do you stop?
Or head home so you can finally sit down to eat a late dinner? Continue reading Photo of the Week: Cattle Egret in Michigan