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2024 Birds of Michigan Photo Gallery

2024 Birds of Michigan Photo Gallery

December 30, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Wildlife

2024 was another great year for our birdwatching here in Michigan. As we traveled around the state this year we were able to visit more…

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Michigan Wildlife Watching: Sturgeon River Sloughs Wildlife Area

Michigan Wildlife Watching: Sturgeon River Sloughs Wildlife Area

July 7, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Wildlife

The Sturgeon River Sloughs is a state-protected wildlife management area that covers nearly 8,000 acres near where Baraga County and Houghton County meet. A wildlife viewing…

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Sarett Nature Center: Family Friendly Trails and Environmental Education in Benton Harbor

Sarett Nature Center: Family Friendly Trails and Environmental Education in Benton Harbor

May 29, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Wildlife

In April we were able to visit the Blandford Nature Center in Grand Rapids and explore trails and see animals up close. We also made…

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Michigan Wildlife Watching: Hofma Preserve in Grand Haven

Michigan Wildlife Watching: Hofma Preserve in Grand Haven

May 13, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Wildlife

We recently had the chance to check out Hofma Preserve in Grand Haven and loved our first visit so much we came home asking ourselves…

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Michigan Wildlife Watching: Birds and Beautiful Trails at Muskegon Lake Nature Preserve

Michigan Wildlife Watching: Birds and Beautiful Trails at Muskegon Lake Nature Preserve

May 6, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Wildlife

The Muskegon Lake Nature Preserve is a beautiful piece of property on the shore of Muskegon Lake near the mouth of the Muskegon River. This…

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Michigan Wildlife Watching: Birds are Everywhere at Asylum Lake Preserve in Kalamazoo

Michigan Wildlife Watching: Birds are Everywhere at Asylum Lake Preserve in Kalamazoo

May 14, 2023
by Jonathan Katje
Trails, Wildlife

One of our 2023 Michigan travel goals is to spend more time looking for wildlife, especially birds. Our state has some amazing parks and trails…

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Michigan Birds 2022: Photos of the Feathered Friends We Saw This Year

Michigan Birds 2022: Photos of the Feathered Friends We Saw This Year

December 21, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
Wildlife

We’ve spent most of time traveling Michigan looking for waterfalls, lighthouses, historic sites, and large wildlife. This year we expanded our focus to birdwatching as…

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New Michigan Birding Trail Puts Spotlight On Eastern Upper Peninsula and Three Great Lakes

New Michigan Birding Trail Puts Spotlight On Eastern Upper Peninsula and Three Great Lakes

September 4, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
Wildlife

A late August kick off event in Paradise marked the official grand opening of the Shore to Shore Birding Trail in Michigan’s eastern Upper Peninsula….

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Michigan Wildlife Watching: Nara Nature Trail Boardwalk, Houghton (PHOTO GALLERY)

Michigan Wildlife Watching: Nara Nature Trail Boardwalk, Houghton (PHOTO GALLERY)

July 21, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
Wildlife

Michigan is home to many great places to watch wildlife in its natural habitat, including the Nara Nature Trail Boardwalk in Houghton. The trail boardwalk is…

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Michigan Wildlife Watching: Arcadia Marsh in Manistee County

Michigan Wildlife Watching: Arcadia Marsh in Manistee County

May 26, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
Wildlife

Michigan is home to many great places to watch wildlife in its natural habitat, including the Arcadia Marsh Nature Preserve in Manistee County. We recently…

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