Meet Green Frog
Most green frogs are green, but some are brownish green, yellowish green, or olive. Their legs have dark bands across them, and their...
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Celebrating the Northern Life: I'm Laura and with the help of some amazing family, I share my knowledge and artistic reflections of flora and fauna in Northern Michigan here. Browse around, learn something new and feel free to drop me an email if you have any questions. info@NORDmi.com
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laurastockwell74
- Apr 21
- 2 min
Meet Killdeer
The killdeer is a familiar species across North America, thanks to its preference for open habitats and its loud calls, which give it its...
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laurastockwell74
- Apr 13
- 2 min
Meet Kirtland's Warbler
The Kirtland’s warbler is a small gray-and-yellow bird and one of the rarest songbirds in North America. It was named after Jared...
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laurastockwell74
- Apr 6
- 2 min
Meet Eastern Bluebird
Eastern Bluebirds spend the winter in the southeastern United States and return to the upper midwest to breed in early March. Immediately...
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laurastockwell74
- Mar 30
- 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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laurastockwell74
- Mar 23
- 2 min
Meet Brook Trout
Brook trout are native to Michigan's waters, and they were designated the state fish of Michigan in 1988. They have long, streamlined...
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laurastockwell74
- Mar 13
- 3 min
Meet Grayling - What Happened to Michigan Grayling?
Grayling were once abundant in Michigan rivers and found nowhere else on earth. They were easy to catch, good eating, and beautiful, with...
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laurastockwell74
- Mar 8
- 3 min
Meet Brown Trout
They were first imported into the United States from Germany in 1884 and dispersed in the Baldwin River, a tributary of the Pere Marquette
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laurastockwell74
- Feb 26
- 2 min
Meet Great Lakes Steelhead
Steelhead are rainbow trout that hatch in gravel-bottomed, fast-flowing, well- oxygenated rivers, migrate to the ocean or large lake for...
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laurastockwell74
- Feb 15
- 2 min
Meet Bald Eagle
Bald Eagles are a symbol of freedom and power, and have been depicted in American art for centuries. These majestic birds have made a...
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laurastockwell74
- Jan 27
- 1 min
Meet Winter Goldfinch
Goldfinches are a welcome addition to anyone's birdfeeders.. They are known for their bright yellow and black coloring, which is most...
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laurastockwell74
- Jan 20
- 2 min
Meet Red-breasted Nuthatch
The Red-breasted Nuthatch is a small songbird found throughout much of North America. It is gray-blue on top with a white belly and...
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laurastockwell74
- Dec 26, 2022
- 2 min
Meet White Breasted Nuthatch
White-breasted nuthatches are small, energetic birds native to much of North America. We love watching them at our feeders. They are...
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laurastockwell74
- Dec 23, 2022
- 2 min
Meet Blue Jay
Blue jays are a common songbird that are known for their striking blue and white plumage and one of our favorite feeder visitors. They...
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laurastockwell74
- Nov 27, 2022
- 2 min
Meet North American Porcupine
This recognizable rodent is surrounded by myth and stories. We all know someone who had a dog/porcupine run in with the dog often faring...
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laurastockwell74
- Oct 31, 2022
- 2 min
Meet Blue Ash Aphid
These lovely warm late fall days have us all getting outdoors. Has any one noticed the little tiny flying blueish insects in the...
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laurastockwell74
- Aug 25, 2022
- 1 min
Meet Redheaded Woodpecker
This stunning woodpecker is native to the Northeastern and Central Northern United States and southern Canada and as recently as 2018,...
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laurastockwell74
- Aug 16, 2022
- 1 min
Meety Kadydid
Not a grasshopper, not a cricket, not a cicada, this bright green North American Insect is a Kadydid, responsible for a unique comforting...
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laurastockwell74
- Aug 12, 2022
- 2 min
Meet Joe Pye Weed
So there is an interesting story about this seemingly common plant. Joe Pye Weed is blooming right now along river banks and in wet...
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laurastockwell74
- Aug 4, 2022
- 2 min
Meet Damselfly
Found near rivers, ponds and lakes, Damselflies are the smaller cousins of Dragonflies. What's the difference you ask? The Damselfly is...
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