One of my favorite birds to see in winter is the Northern Cardinal. Their bright red color always stands out in the snow in southeast Michigan. Given how little snow we’ve had this winter, I wasn’t sure I’d ever see one when we had snow. Until this one showed up in our yard this month… Continue reading Photo of the Week: Northern Cardinal on a Snowy Day
A medium-sized duck, the Northern Shoveler stands out in the shallow wetlands with its brilliant green, white, black, and mahogany-brown colors and long black bill. Usually the long bill is slightly submerged in the water, as the duck filters food like seeds and crustaceans out of the water. While Northern Shovelers breed in northern areas… Continue reading Photo of the Week: Northern Shoveler, Winter Visitor
A seabird typically found along North American ocean shores has made the Detroit River shipping channel its home for the past two weeks. Which has delighted birders, nature lovers, and photographers in our area, including me! I found the rare Black-legged Kittiwake quickly as it foraged for food in a small cove east of the… Continue reading Photo of the Week: Black-legged Kittiwake in Southeast Michigan!