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
When news that the Buff-breasted Sandpiper had been seen along Lake St. Clair, I knew I would be traveling to the other side of town to see this beautiful, elegant-looking shorebird.
Why?
One, it’s a beautiful bird! Continue reading Photo of the Week: Buff-breasted Sandpiper, Long Distance Traveler
It took almost the entire afternoon. But with the help of 20 other pairs of birding eyes, and some fresh peach pie from Blackberry Tavern to boost my energy, I found the elusive, mega rare Limpkin.
Why is it mega rare?
Because the Limpkin’s habitat is Florida and the river swamps of Georgia.
Almost one thousand miles south of Lake Erie.
Which is why birders in Michigan and Ohio were flocking to the western shore of Lake Erie this weekend. Continue reading Photo of the Week: The Mega Rare, What is it Doing in Ohio? Limpkin