Meet Ruffed Grouse
Ruffed Grouse. Known scientifically as Bonasa umbellus, these birds captivate with their drumming displays and natural adaptation
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laurastockwell74
- Nov 13
- 2 min
Meet Wild Turkey
Wild turkeys, often associated with Thanksgiving, are more than just a holiday symbol. They are an integral part of our ecosystem, and their
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laurastockwell74
- Nov 8
- 2 min
Meet Ring-Necked Pheasant
The Ring-necked Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus), is not native to Michigan but have become an integral part of Michigan’s avian heritage....
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laurastockwell74
- Nov 3
- 2 min
Meet American Woodcock
Nestled in the heart of the Midwest, the American Woodcock, scientifically known as Scolopax minor, is a fascinating bird that thrives in...
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laurastockwell74
- Sep 24
- 1 min
Meet Sharp-shinned Hawk
Sharp-shinned Hawks are small hawks characterized by their short wings, long tails, and distinctive slate-blue plumage in adults. They...
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laurastockwell74
- Sep 15
- 2 min
Meet Osprey
As fall stretches across Michigan, ospreys embark on their annual journey south. The osprey, scientifically known as Pandion haliaetus,...
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laurastockwell74
- Sep 10
- 2 min
Meet American Kestrel
Michigan is blessed with a diverse range of wildlife, and among its avian residents, the American Kestrel (Falco sparverius) stands out...
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laurastockwell74
- Aug 25
- 2 min
Meet Stick Insects
The scientific name for stick insects is Phasmatodea, from the Greek word phasma (“phantom”), which refers to this insect’s ability to...
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laurastockwell74
- Aug 18
- 2 min
Meet Praying Mantis
Praying mantises belong to the insect family of Mantidae ("mantids"). All mantids have enlarged forelegs (“raptorial legs”) adapted for...
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laurastockwell74
- Aug 6
- 2 min
Meet Monarch Butterflies
Monarch butterflies have bright orange wings covered with black veins and rimmed with a black border and white dots. This brilliant...
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laurastockwell74
- Jul 31
- 2 min
Meet Dragonfly
Dragonflies belong to an order of insects known as Odonata, which means “toothed one” in Greek and refers to the dragonfly’s serrated...
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laurastockwell74
- Jun 20
- 2 min
Meet Gray Tree Frog
Gray tree frogs live in forested areas throughout the eastern United States and southern Ontario. They are about two inches long and have...
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laurastockwell74
- Jun 9
- 2 min
Meet Wood Frog
Wood frogs are found only in the United States and Canada. They are about three inches long and have bumpy skin that comes in several...
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laurastockwell74
- May 29
- 2 min
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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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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