It’s not a maple or sweetgum, but I always look forward to the brightly colored leaves of the Eastern Ninebark shrub in my backyard. I planted it five years ago; it’s a native shrub to Michigan. And one of the easiest plants to grow. The Eastern Ninebark can grow in sun or partial-shade, though I… Continue reading Photo of the Week: Eastern Ninebark in Brilliant Fall Color
Hiding in the cattails, the secretive Sora is a challenging marsh bird to find whether it’s early summer or late fall when they’re migrating south to warmer temperatures. And the Sora at Kensington Metropark I saw this week confirmed how elusive they can be to find. A member of the rail family, Soras are football-shaped… Continue reading Photo of the Week: Secretive Sora in the Marsh
With cloudy skies moving through our area all afternoon and evening, I didn’t think I would have any chance of seeing October’s full moon, also known as Hunter’s Moon. Along with only four other people, I positioned myself at the Pointe Mouillee State Game Area headquarters parking lot. Which has a clear view to the… Continue reading Photo of the Week: Hunter’s Moon Rising Over Lake Erie