Photo of the Week: Courthouse Grille in Plymouth, Michigan

white pillars surround the entrance of The Courthouse Grille

It was a restaurant in Plymouth, Michigan for over 80 years, but the vacant building will be demolished for redevelopment.

The Courthouse Grille on the hilltop overlooking Edward Hines Park closed in late 2017.

For many families in the west metro Detroit suburbs, including mine, it was a place for family reunions, holiday celebrations, graduation parties, and first dates. Continue reading Photo of the Week: Courthouse Grille in Plymouth, Michigan

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

Photo of the Week: Buff-breasted Sandpiper, Long Distance Traveler

brown, white, and black bird pauses in the green grass as it searches for food.
brown, white, and black bird pauses in the green grass as it searches for food.
Buff-breasted Sandpiper

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