An afternoon searching for, but not spotting Short-eared Owls or Northern Harriers on a cold snowy Michigan winter day, can be frustrating.
Watching the brilliant colors of the sunset is a satisfying way to end birdwatching for the day.
Photo of the Week: Common Merganser
One of my favorite birds to see in winter in southeast Michigan, the Common Merganser swims low on the water as it dives to hunt for fish in winter.
The male Common Mergansers long white body with black back, deep green iridescent head, and bright orange-red slender bill stand out in the open water when compared with other ducks that sit higher in the water. Continue reading Photo of the Week: Common Merganser
Photo of the Week: Snow Geese on a Wintry Day
In southeast Michigan, we don’t often see a lot of Snow Geese in winter; they’re considered rare birds in our area.
I was lucky to see a Snow Goose up close at Belle Isle State Park in fall 2019.
Usually a handful are reported each year in our area, often seen with hundreds of Canada Geese feeding on grass or harvested cornfields. Continue reading Photo of the Week: Snow Geese on a Wintry Day
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