I almost missed seeing the beautiful buds of the Shagbark Hickory as I was hiking the trails at the University of Michigan-Dearborn Environmental Interpretive Center and looking for colorful spring birds. Some movement caught my eye. I turned around to see the unfolding compound leaves of the hickory buds. Not sure I’ve ever seen Shagbark… Continue reading Photo of the Week: Shagbark Hickory in Spring
One of the prettiest birds for me to see in spring, other than the warblers, is the White-throated Sparrow.
The broad yellow eyebrow, dark stripes on the head, and bright white throat always stand out as the bird weaves its way through grass and brushy areas of gardens and woods. Continue reading Photo of the Week: White-throated Sparrow
Happy Easter to everyone who celebrates. I hope you enjoy this day with your family and friends. In southeast Michigan, it’s truly a spring-like Easter for us. Warm temperatures, sunny skies, with gorgeous red tulips, yellow daffodils, and beautiful flowering trees in our yard!