Raccoon: An Ogemaw County Year
Fascinated, I watch as a raccoon scrambles from the top of the feeder to the tree trunk with surprising agility in the moonlight.
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laurastockwell74
- Sep 8
- 4 min
Brown Trout : An Ogemaw County Year
But those who fish the Rifle river, or any river, in September know a different story. The air is crisper, the river quieter.
laurastockwell74
- Aug 30
- 3 min
Monarch Butterfly: An Ogemaw County Year
It doesn’t take long before I see the first Monarch flutter by, its distinctive orange and black wings standing out against the blue sky.
laurastockwell74
- Aug 11
- 3 min
Common Loon: An Ogemaw County Year
Their eerie, haunting calls echoed only briefly through the stillness, a sound that was both beautiful and melancholy. A perfect reminder th
laurastockwell74
- Aug 3
- 3 min
Goldenrod: An Ogemaw County Year
Despite its many benefits, goldenrod is often mistakenly blamed for causing allergies. The real culprit behind late summer and early fall ha
laurastockwell74
- Jul 30
- 3 min
American Goldfinch: An Ogemaw County Year
At first, I was puzzled by this change in color. The brown birds at my feeder looked so different that I wondered if I was seeing an entirel
laurastockwell74
- Jul 22
- 3 min
Snapping Turtle: An Ogemaw County Year
That’s when I saw it – a large snapping turtle, half-submerged in the shallows, basking lazily in the morning sun. Its shell was encrusted w
laurastockwell74
- Jul 13
- 3 min
Wild Blueberries: An Ogemaw County Year
The turkey moved with purpose, and soon, I realized why. It had discovered a patch of wild blueberries, the tiny berries hidden among the gr
laurastockwell74
- Jul 7
- 3 min
An Ogemaw County Year: Prickly Pear Cactus
This post is part of a project in the works; "An Ogemaw County Year". Â The blog and eventually the book will encompass nature noticing,...
laurastockwell74
- Jun 30
- 3 min
An Ogemaw County Year: Tickseed
Each July and August I collect seeds from the tickseed, which indeed do look like ticks, and then start them indoors each spring and plant t
laurastockwell74
- Jun 25
- 3 min
An Ogemaw County Year; Bluegills
Leaning over the edge of my kayak, I peer into the depths and spot numerous small depressions scattered across the sandy bottom. These are t
laurastockwell74
- Jun 20
- 3 min
An Ogemaw County Year : June Fawns
This post is part of a project in the works; " An Ogemaw County Year". The blog and eventually the book will encompass nature noticing,...
laurastockwell74
- Jun 19
- 1 min
A New Project: An Ogemaw County Year
Explore the natural beauty of Ogemaw County through "An Ogemaw County Year," a project celebrating its diverse flora and fauna across the se
laurastockwell74
- May 10
- 2 min
Meet: Petoskey Stones
In Michigan, one fossil holds a special place – the Petoskey Stone. This fossilized coral
laurastockwell74
- May 4
- 1 min
Meet Agate
Michigan's agates, particularly those found along the shores of Lake Superior, are celebrated for their vibrant colors, intricate patterns,
laurastockwell74
- Apr 21
- 1 min
Meet Bloodroot
In the northern forests, a plant of remarkable beauty thrives—the bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis).
laurastockwell74
- Apr 14
- 1 min
Meet Serviceberry
Also known as Shadbush or Saskatoon, this small tree thrives as an early spring bloomer in forested areas, providing vital support to...
laurastockwell74
- Apr 7
- 2 min
Meet: Vernal Pools
Dive into the world of vernal pools in the Upper Midwest and discover the diverse amphibian species that call them home.
laurastockwell74
- Mar 28
- 2 min
Meet Trillium (and fungus)
In old growth forests in the Midwest, trilliums stand as ephemeral ambassadors of the wild. Their bright white petals and short-lived...
laurastockwell74
- Mar 16
- 2 min
Meet American Robin
The American robin is most abundant songbird in North America. It was named the state bird of Michigan in 1931. Some robins spend the...
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