Tag Archives: Michigan

Wordless Wednesday

Posted on November 1, 2017 by

 

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Ecotherapy in Barry County

Posted on June 10, 2014 by

Just look at this and imagine breathing fresh air and hearing birds sing as the sun shines on your face — Now that’s a good dose of nature therapy. We just spent a few days on the west side of … Continue reading →

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Ah, Back in the Saddle Again

Posted on June 1, 2014 by

Well, I should say “Back in the Kayak Again.” I eagerly anticipate our maiden voyage each year, that day when we load our boats on top of the car and head out to one of our local lakes for some … Continue reading →

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Nature Photo Journal

Posted on April 1, 2014 by

Just wanted to share a few photos from our nature walks this weekend. Winter hasn’t released its grip on us entirely yet, but things are getting better. And a bit of fresh air and exercise always helps improve my mood, … Continue reading →

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Insane Winter Birding

Posted on February 18, 2014 by

This weekend we drove up to Sault Ste. Marie (“the Soo”) in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula (U.P.) for a group birding event with a guide from Michigan Audubon. If you had told me five years ago that I would (a) pay … Continue reading →

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A Bird in the Hand…

Posted on February 4, 2014 by

On Friday we finally–FINALLY–had temperatures above freezing, so I decided to take advantage of the heat wave and go try my hand at hand-feeding the birds at Kensington Metropark. This park is well-known around here for its brave feeder birds, … Continue reading →

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Yank Yank!

Posted on January 5, 2014 by

The Nuthatch Patrol are sounding their “yank yank!” alarm as I trudge through the silent woodland, knee-deep in drifts of heavy, wet snow. Red-bellied woodpeckers bicker high up in the naked oak tree. A lone gull flies overhead, like a … Continue reading →

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Winter Birding in Michigan

Posted on December 19, 2013 by

I’ve never liked winter very much. Sure, the first snow of the season is pretty, but after a couple days the charm fades away and it turns dirty and slushy. And all the leaves are gone on the trees, making … Continue reading →

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