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Bird of the Week: Indigo Bunting

...But the precise tune varies from place to place, even as close as several hundred yards away. Notes or phrases are often repeated in pairs: “What! What! Where? Where? See it! See it!” They are sparrow-sized with a short tail...

Bird of the Week: Yellow-Rumped Warbler

October 10, 2022 The Yellow-Rumped Warbler is a common sight during migration, partly due to their abundance and partly due to their striking appearance. Eastern Yellow-Rumped Warblers, known as “Myrtles,” have a white throat and black eyespot that give them...

Bird of the Week: Bank Swallow

...catch and eat flying insects), their population has decreased drastically over the past few decades. Keep your eyes and ears out for this quick-moving bird the next time you visit your Metroparks! Listen to the Bank Swallow’s call here: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Bank_Swallow/sounds...

Bird of the Week: Belted Kingfisher

...United states and Canada. They migrate from the northernmost parts of their range into the southern United States, Mexico, Central America and the West Indies in the winter. If there are remaining open bodies of water, they may stay in...

Bird of the Week: Northern Parula

...in Michigan, don’t worry! They’ll be back next May for a quick stopover to fuel up during their northern migration to the upper peninsula and Canada. To watch and listen to a Northern Parula in action, visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fn8uzlYnt50. Happy Birding!...

Bird of the Week: Cape May Warbler

...emerge in large numbers. Make sure to visit you local Metroparks during migration season to get a glimpse at these incredible birds as they move between their summer and winter homes! Listen to the Cape May Warbler’s call here: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Cape_May_Warbler/sounds...

Everyone in the pool!

...Parks and Recreation Friends of Rutherford Pool Howell Schools and Highlander Aquatic & Fitness Center Macomb Family YMCA Michigan DNR – Pontiac Lake State Park & Team Swiftgear Michigan DNR – Belle Isle State Park & Team Swiftgear Oakland County...

Park Closures

PARK CLOSURES If you’re planning a visit to your Huron-Clinton Metroparks, it’s always a good idea to know-before-you-go. Check the park information below for any closures you should expect during your visit. Please be advised, parks will begin to winterize...

Bird of the Week: Marsh Wren

...bird’s distinctive sounds, head over to https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Marsh_Wren/sounds to take a listen. Armed with that knowledge, you’ll be able to confidently identify this little songster the next time you take a walk past a Michigan wetland, including at many of your...

Bird of the Week: Cooper’s Hawk

...easily between trees. This physical trait makes them a very skilled flyer, both in their natural habitat and as they’ve adapted to living in urban and suburban areas. To learn more about this bird of prey, visit https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Coopers_Hawk/overview. Happy birding!...

Bird of the Week: Belted Kingfisher

...lake or river. Both the male and the female help in excavating a horizontal tunnel, three to six feet long with a nest chamber at the end. Click the following link to hear the Belted Kingfisher’s rattle like call: https://www.bird-sounds.net/belted-kingfisher/...

Bird of the Week: Great Horned Owl

...in the woods at night visit https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Great_Horned_Owl/sounds to listen to the Great Horned Owls hoot. To encourage one to take up residence in your backyard you can install a nest box, you can find the information and construction plans here....

Bird of the Week: Black-crowned Night-Heron

...an exciting bird to spot on the marshy edges in the Metroparks. When walking through the parks close to water at dusk listen for their squawks and clucks that almost sound like barking. You can listen to them here: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Black-crowned_Night-Heron/sounds....

Bird of the Week: Eastern Meadowlark

...in winter find seeds and fruits. To learn more about this species and hear their calls, visit https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Eastern_Meadowlark/overview. Listen closely for their repertoire of song versions, often described as flutelike whistling, next time you’re out in the prairie at Indian...

Bird of the Week: Killdeer

Though classified as a shorebird, this lanky-legged bird makes its summer home in fields, lawns, on golf courses and even parking lots. This migrant species has adapted well to human environments. Killdeer are ground-nesters and a male will choose a...

Bird of the Week: Mute Swan

...from breeding and feeding areas through their aggressive behavior. When visiting Kensington Metropark Nature Area, you may notice a Mute swan with a green collar on its neck. This swan is part of scientific study to track the movement of...

Bird of the Week: Yellow-rumped Warbler

...to the yellow feathers on its rump, this bird also has a bright yellow patch on the top of its head and the male wears a black mask. It is one of the first warblers to start its spring migration...
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