You know how sometimes you get a late Christmas present?
Well, this week I finally got mine.
Not exactly, but this week my Christmas present finally bore fruit.
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Photo of the Week: Michigan Trails Week
When I discovered September 21-28, 2024 was Michigan Trails Week, I decided to focus on hiking and birding at my community parks and nature areas.
With the announcement of a new nature area by our township supervisor in this month’s community newsletter, I thought that would be a good place to start.
Continue reading Photo of the Week: Michigan Trails WeekPhoto of the Week: American Yellow Fly Agaric Mushroom
Since the weather has finally cooled down in southeast Michigan, and with all the rain we’ve had recently, I’m finding more mushrooms in the woods when I’m out birding.
Mushrooms on the ground near decaying leaves, at the base of trees, as well as nestled in the V of dead limbs of deciduous trees in the woods.
Including this yellow mushroom, which I’ve seen increasing in numbers under the white pines at Nichols Arboretum in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
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