Amazon Kingfisher, one of the first birds of the day. Staying close to wetlands we continue to find a lot of birds. Capped Heron on the left, Striated Heron on the right. Wattled Jaçana. Red-legged Seriema. Another Black-collared Hawk, a bird that I never get tired of. Unicolored Blackbird male. Yellow-olive Flatbill, formerly known asContinue reading “Pantanal, Brazil: Day-3”
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Pantanal, Brazil: Day-2
Our days often started with Capyberras. But today we started as the sun was rising in search of Giant Anteaters – and we weren’t disappointed. Not only did we find one that we were able to get close to, but she had a baby with her. What a way to start the day. Walking backContinue reading “Pantanal, Brazil: Day-2”
Pantanal, Brazil: Day-1
Here’s where the adventure started. My friend Sue took this photo. Every trip that I take is full of promise. Some deliver quickly. This is a Guira Cuckoo, a bird that I wanted to see. Getting it quickly and easily made the first day a success hours into the day. Shiny Cowbird on a capyberra.Continue reading “Pantanal, Brazil: Day-1”
A few plants from last week
On our way home from Whitefish Point we stopped at Pointe Labarbe near St. Ignace, Michigan. There were two reasons that we were there. Plants and raptors. When we left Whitefish Point it was quite foggy. When I got up I knew it was foggy before looking outside – distant fog horns on the bayContinue reading “A few plants from last week”
It’s caterpillar season
We just got back from Whitefish Point. Where ever we are at this time of year it’s when we end up finding a lot of caterpillars. I’m not saying that we didn’t find a lot during the summer, but there are more now as many species are in their final instar (molts) and are gettingContinue reading “It’s caterpillar season”
Furstenberg moth night – July
Before we headed north to Whitefish Point we took part in another moth night in Ann Arbor. As always it was nice seeing friends and people who are not yet friends. Besides the organizers who set up sheets and lights (5 of us) there were an additional 35+ people. The evening ran from 9PM untilContinue reading “Furstenberg moth night – July”
Looking for orchids in July
As the years gets hotter finding many flowering plants becomes easier, while finding some can be quite a challenge. Knowing where to look for unusual plants and animals is always helpful. So late last week with out friend Mary we headed out to southwestern Michigan to a bog we know about in search of orchids.Continue reading “Looking for orchids in July”
Moth night – Matthaei Botanical Gardens – 2025
We arrived at the Matthaei Botanical Gardens early enough to set up our stations before beople started showing up. The start of the evening as people starting appearing. Some of the 68 participants hearing about where the stations were and how we were doing things. One of our further stations before people were on theContinue reading “Moth night – Matthaei Botanical Gardens – 2025”
Piping Plovers at Whitefish Point, Michigan
This year there was another successful Piping Plover nest at Whitefish Point. The point itself has been expanding after an early winter storm took out the point in the recent past. I think that this is a molting female plover, she still has some black feathers. This bird was not very far from the hatchingsContinue reading “Piping Plovers at Whitefish Point, Michigan”
Bald Eagles in Michigan
First, second, third and fourth year Bald Eagles (left to right) sketches by me. During migration there is a progression of age classes of Bald Eagles. Early migration is dominated by adult birds and second year birds. Then as migration progresses there is a steady increase in first year birds. Third year birds are leastContinue reading “Bald Eagles in Michigan”
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