Michigan is famous for its lakes, weather (especially cold winters), and abundant wildlife. Michigan gets its name from the Ojibwe people, who have lived in Michigan for more than 1,000 years. Alex Troutman, author of Critters of Michigan, shares fun facts about 10 critters in...
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In his new book Bald Eagles: The Ultimate Raptors, Stan Tekiela documents the majesty of these great birds. Today we take a look at the Bald Eagle as the perfect nest builder. The Bald Eagle is well known for its impressive large nest, known as an...
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We are celebrating summer with a giveaway! One lucky winner will receive a copy of Stan Tekiela’s brand-new book Bald Eagles: The Ultimate Raptors and a copy of the United States Constitution, a document printed on parchment paper antiqued through a process exclusive to the National Archives. The...
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Stan Tekiela, naturalist and wildlife photographer, tells us that Horned Larks are among the first birds to return in spring. Find out who else is on the move! Migration is often the hallmark of spring. Horned Larks, medium-size birds of open country, are some of...
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The bold and beautiful bald eagle, the U.S. national bird, appears on the great seal of the United States. Bald eagles are not actually bald, as their name implies. “Bald” derives from an older use of the word balde, which meant “white-headed.” Males and females look...
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