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
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!
Spring is finally here in southeast Michigan! The upcoming week of weather has temperatures in the 50’s, 60’s, and potentially 70’s. And my Bradford Pear in the front yard is ready to burst its buds. I took this photo this morning, just after the sun came up. Can’t wait to see the flowers in bloom… Continue reading Photo of the Week: Spring is Here! Bradford Pear Buds