Photo of the Week: Black-legged Kittiwake in Southeast Michigan!

Small white gull with decurved black bill, black nape, black ear patch and grayish wings swims in the blue water.

A seabird typically found along North American ocean shores has made the Detroit River shipping channel its home for the past two weeks. Which has delighted birders, nature lovers, and photographers in our area, including me! I found the rare Black-legged Kittiwake quickly as it foraged for food in a small cove east of the… Continue reading Photo of the Week: Black-legged Kittiwake in Southeast Michigan!

Photo of the Week: Helios Sculpture

Bright red circular see-through metallic outdoor sculpture depicts the sun with triangular rays streaming from it.

Created by Toledo, Ohio sculptor Pamela Reithmeier, Helios is one of 11 sculptures in the 17th Annual Sculpture Exhibit on Ford Road in Canton, Michigan. The bright red circular sculpture installed on the grass near the Target parking lot is named for Helios, the Titan god of the sun. I was disappointed there wasn’t much… Continue reading Photo of the Week: Helios Sculpture

Photo of the Week: America’s Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit

Clear blue skies, bright sunshine, cool temperatures, and little to no breeze greeting parade watchers in Detroit for the annual America’s Thanksgiving Parade down Woodward Avenue. It was the first time in three years I’ve attended the parade in person. Gorgeous day! It was wonderful to watch the floats, marching bands, clowns, Big Heads, dancing… Continue reading Photo of the Week: America’s Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit