Last Friday, my brother and I went on an Owl Hoot!
At
Lake Saint Clair MetroPark, in Harrison Township, Michigan, we attended a brief lecture about native owl species, then wrapped ourselves in hats, scarves, thick coats and boots to traverse the trails in the dark.
Our MetroPark guides had recorded Screech and Great Horned Owl calls, which were played here and there within the forested area.
Not only did a Great Horned Owl return our calls, but we could see him 'way up in the treetop!
It was nighttime, so there wasn't much to photograph, except the stuffed owls on display:
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| Screech Owl |
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| Barred Owl |
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| Snowy Owl |
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| See? My wee camera wasn't a match for the darkness! |
AND THEN!
Saturday, I went on a Autumn Color Walk at
Tenhave Woods in Royal Oak, Michigan.
Due to lots of rain and cold (the snow didn't hit until Monday...), our seasonal color is mostly gone, but walking around with knowledgeable tree, bird, and fungus experts from
The Royal Oak Nature Society was a lot of fun, and I learned a lot.
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| Interesting leaves |
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| Witch Hazel blooms |
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| Although pretty, these berries are from an invasive non-Michigan plant that will be pulled out in the spring. |
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I enjoy this park, which is less than two miles from my office.
I visit often on my lunch breaks.
Here's a jigsaw puzzle! |
We have another owl event this Saturday, where we will visit living owls at
Stage Nature Center in Troy, Michigan.
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| We are fortunate to have such resources nearby. |
