Photo of the Week: Gulls on the Move

Gulls scatter across the blue sky with white fluffy clouds.

A crisp cold fall morning had me wishing I brought some hot chocolate in a thermos with me for my morning birdwatching.

The temperature was less than 25 degrees Farenheit. There was a bit of a breeze over the water. I was thankful the sun was out.

I was dressed in my warm long down coat, winter boots, and warm gloves as I peered over the clear blue water.

Searching the over one hundred gulls, I was on the lookout for a Lesser Black-backed Gull. Continue reading Photo of the Week: Gulls on the Move

Photo of the Week: Snow Goose at Belle Isle State Park

Small white goose walks through the shallow wetland.

While I’ve been thrilled each time I’ve seen a Snow Goose over the past three years (they’re rare birds in southeast Michigan, often seen as they migrate south), this weekend was the first time I’ve seen one that wasn’t several hundred feet away! Feeding with a flock of Canada Geese, the gorgeous white Snow Goose… Continue reading Photo of the Week: Snow Goose at Belle Isle State Park

Photo of the Week: A Scoop of Pelicans

group of American White Pelicans clustered together on the marshy island surrounded by lily pads.

With around 80 in number, the group of large yellow-billed snowy-white birds stood out on the the island in the wildlife refuge.

Except during spring and fall migrations, American White Pelicans are not typically seen at Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge near Bono, Ohio on the southern shore of Lake Erie.

It was a treat to see so many in one place! Continue reading Photo of the Week: A Scoop of Pelicans