Michigan is home to two Jay bird species-Blue Jays and Canada (Gray) Jays. Blue Jays are certainly more common in the Mitten State, but both are amazing avians. Here are some fun facts about these two fabulous, fine-feathered friends: Name Game: These species are from...
Michigan offers great opportunities for underwater photography As I stood in the shallows of the Northern Lower’s Black River on a cold day in early May, my entire body shook like trembling aspen leaves in an Up North forest. I knew I should call it quits, but...
The Great Lakes State is home to nine bat species, although many humans haven’t encountered even one variety. Here are some memorable minutiae to shed more light on these mysterious, maligned, and mosquito-munching mammals: Nifty Nine: Of the nine species of bats...
American Kestrels are among Michigan’s most awesome, adventurous, and adaptable Avians. Here are some stupendous snippets about this swift, stealthy, and spectacular species: Name Game: The scientific moniker for American Kestrels is Falco sparverius. The genus name...
Name Game: The scientific name of the Eastern screech owl (referred to herein as ESOs) is Megascops asio. Out of Michigan’s 10 owl species, ESOs are the only type found in the genus Megascops (their closest relatives found in the Asio genus are long-eared and...
