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Bird of the Week: Common Merganser

...near freshwater lakes and rivers. They nest in cavities of large trees, so they are often found in mature forests. In the winter, they often form large flocks on lakes and rivers. To learn more about Common Mergansers, visit https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Common_Merganser/id....

Bird of the Week: Baltimore Oriole

The liquid, flutelike song of the Baltimore Oriole is a common sign of spring across the Eastern U.S. The small songbird is best spotted by looking up; the males’ vibrant orange underside stand out in stark contrast to the tops...

Bird of the Week-Tree Swallow

...desirable to have on your property, as they are great insect eaters. If you place a nest box on your property, it is best to put up two, about ten feet apart. Nest box plans can be found here: https://www.audubon.org/news/how-build-bluebird-nest-box....

Bird of the Week: Indigo Bunting

...the wings, tail, or rump. Indigo Buntings are common in the Eastern United States, including all of Michigan. They prefer overgrown fields, orchards, roadsides, thickets, and hedgerows; where they feed on small insects, seeds, buds and berries. They spend their...

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

...States, Mexico, Central America and the West Indies in the winter. If there are remaining open bodies of water, they may stay in the north during the winter. If you’d like to learn more about the Belted Kingfisher, visit https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Belted_Kingfisher/id...

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...

Park Closures

...and close some comfort stations/restrooms beginning October 1 for the winter season. Delhi is open daily from 8 am – 8 pm. For canoe, kayak or tube rentals please contact Skip’s Canoe Livery at 734-769-8686 or http://paddlethehuron.com     Dexter-Huron...

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

This common woodland hawk can be found in the lower half of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula year-round, and some may migrate farther north into the Upper Peninsula during the summer months. Cooper’s hawks are similar to sharp-shinned hawks in coloration with...

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

...habitats and large range of prey makes them one of the most common owl species in North America. This explains the common use of their appearance and call in the media. Their large, round body with two tufts, yellow eyes,...

Bird of the Week: Black-crowned Night-Heron

As their name suggests, the Black-crowned Night-Heron does most of its hunting at night. Although they are common in the wetlands of Michigan they are not seen as often as other herons such as the Great Blue Heron who hunts...

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

...incubating the eggs, and are quite the actors when it comes to protecting their young. These birds have a behavioral defense act of pretending to have a broken-wing, crying out and hobbling a distance away from the nest to draw...

Bird of the Week: Mute Swan

...the collar may look snug, but that is due to the fluff of the bird’s neck. Help track the movement of Mute swans by reporting any sightings of neck collared swans directly to the Federal Bird Banding Laboratory at: https://www.pwrc.usgs.gov/BBL/bblretrv/....

Bird of the Week: Yellow-rumped Warbler

...been spotted in one of your 13 Metroparks. One of the most common and widespread warbler species in the United States is the Yellow-rumped Warbler, which migrates in hoards twice a year. Often referred to as the “Butterbutt Warbler” due...

Wildlife Wednesday: Eastern Box Turtle

...completely close its shell. The colors and patterns of the shell help this reptile camouflage well with the dappled light and leaf litter in its woodland home, which means the turtle has very few predators once it reaches adult size....
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