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Sunrise at Whitefish Point. What a change from yesterday. There were very few clouds, and the winds with barely noticeable. At the feeders there were Common Redpolls (he bird on the right) and our first Purple Finch female of the year. It was obvious that something good was going to come of the day. AContinue reading “The floodgates open with thousands of migrants”

An adukt Sharp-shinned Hawk landed behind the cabin perusing the bird feeders. The hawk then up into another tree which gave us better looks, allowing us to see it face on and in profile. Tomorrow I am planning on spending time in the “Raptors Roost”. the name that I have given to the third deckContinue reading “April and the birds are moving between showers”

Burdock (only the old seed head) and catnip were already growing new leaves. Cut-leafed toothwort was putting up flowers. The leaves of great waterleaf are up. The flowers will follow in late May or June. Motherwort leaves were out, but I find the old seed heads more interesting, especially at this time of year. SouthernContinue reading “Dexter-Huron Metropark and spring wildflowers”

Our feeders at Whitefish Point have been quite active with the majority of visitors being Common Redpolls. Trying to take “good” photos through the glass is always a challenge. The above made redpoll was such a challenge as the bird was almost too close and I was shooting at an angle through the glass door.Continue reading “A day full of redpolls”

The trees here are a source of never-ending interest. This is a birch polypore which is a common fungus that grows on the white birch. Our feeders many visitors beyond the common Blue Jays and Common Redpolls. Red squirrels seem to prefer the feeder on the deck, where they can feed while not standing inContinue reading “Whitefish Point – Day-3”

As we sit back and enjoy our morning coffee, looking out at the snow it is hard to not think about the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Northern Ukraine seems as though it is back in the hands of Ukrainian forces. But the Russian troops left the country devastated. Physical damage to buildings, executions, mass burialsContinue reading “Whitefish Point and the world”

It seems that small villages have taken over all around us. Fairy towns, gnomes, and other themed spots have popped up in large numbers. The one above is dominated by Winnie-the-Pooh characters, along with animals and dinosaurs. Another larger town at the base of a tree, as are most. A small castle to the leftContinue reading “Small town Ann Arbor”

Birdwatchers are familiar with chasing a rare bird. Over the years I have chased many birds, some dragonflies and even butterflies. Last year was the first time that I chased a moth with Susan. What could go wrong it was near Emu Dr. Was that the Drive named for a bird or Eastern Michigan University.Continue reading “Chasing an unusual moth”

It seems that editorial cartoonists always hit the high points of the week. How can Thomas possibly be involved in any rulings in the future? Supposedly, the Russian invasion of Ukraine is refocusing its invading forces to the far east of Ukraine. The Russian casualties are mounting with dead, wounded, captured and defections all increasing.Continue reading “The world, and escaping it”

The current status of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Not a lot changing, but the Ukrainians seem to been holding their own. The current situation of SARS-CoV-2. The new Omicron BA-2 variant is now in Michigan and Washtenaw County. Now for some bird humor and birds. That is a slippery slope. It took me aboutContinue reading “Birds and more”