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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Thank you for visiting NORDmi.com. My name is Laura and this is where I share all of my watercolor artwork and more! I am inspired by every season in Michigan and delight in the changing weather, water and wildlife around me. I hope you find something you love and encourage you to reach out if you have any questions.
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laurastockwell74
- Sep 12
- 1 min
Original Work reformatted
I learned something really interesting at the art fairs this summer. People don't like the basic black frames I put the 5x7 original...
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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
- 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
- Feb 10
- 2 min
Meet Red Pine
Last week we met Michigan's state tree and this week we're meeting it's companion tree in northern forests, the Red Pine. You've seen...
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laurastockwell74
- Feb 3
- 2 min
Meet White Pine
This tree is simply iconic in Michigan. The White pine tree, also known as Pinus strobus, is a species of evergreen conifer that is...
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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
- Sep 29, 2022
- 1 min
Meet Wild Cherry
This tree is a beautiful flowering tree found in the Midwest. Growing along forest edges where this is a lot of sun, these trees can...
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