Chickadee : An Ogemaw County Year
The chickadee lands on a branch near the back door, its bright eyes scanning the scene with keen intelligence.
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Nov 252 min read
Red Breasted Nuthatch : An Ogemaw County Year
Perched on the feeder is a tiny bird with a striking appearance—a red-breasted nuthatch.
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Nov 53 min read
Red Fox : An Ogemaw County Year
I realize I have come face-to-face with a red fox. The creature, with its vibrant red fur and bushy tail, is a stunning sight against the ba
laurastockwell74
Oct 173 min read
Bobcat: An Ogemaw County Year
There, crouched regally on a moss-covered log and intent on something in the downed trees, is a bobcat.
laurastockwell74
Oct 63 min read
Brown Bat: An Ogemaw County Year
Silhouetted against the darkening sky, a flurry of small, darting shapes emerges. Brown bats, their wings beating rapidly, swoop and flutter
laurastockwell74
Sep 173 min read
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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Sep 84 min read
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.
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Aug 303 min read
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.
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Aug 113 min read
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 33 min read
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 303 min read
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 223 min read
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 133 min read
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
Jun 303 min read
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 253 min read
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 203 min read
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 181 min read
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
Mar 162 min read
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...
laurastockwell74
Mar 22 min read
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...
laurastockwell74
Mar 12 min read
Meet Mourning Dove
These birds are just about everywhere. From cities to suburbs to the peaceful pair in our forest, they are able to thrive in most...
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