While the coloring of the Great Horned Owl makes it hard to distinguish it from tree trunks and bare branches in the stark winter woods of Michigan, the two feathered ear tufts stand out. What an impressive bird to see! And not a common bird for me. According to my records, the last time I… Continue reading Photo of the Week: Great Horned Owl in Winter
Imagine my excitement in finding my first Snowy Owl in late November 2017, spotted on the ground near a fence, in southeast Michigan. What a magnificent bird to see in person! No snow was on the ground, so it made searching for the owl a bit easier. When I first spotted the white clump near… Continue reading Photo of the Week: Snowy Owl in Southeast Michigan
As I pulled into the parking lot at the Harley Ensign Boat Launch in Harrison Township, I saw the man in a suit pointing up to a pine tree as his female companion looked on.
I quickly parked the car, grabbed my binoculars, and camera and walked toward them. Continue reading Photo of the Week: Northern Saw-whet Owl at Harley Ensign