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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....

Wild Wednesday: Sugar Maple

...changing pressures caused by freeze thaw cycles are to thank for this splendidly sweet spring treat! If you’re interested in learning more about maple trees and maple, come attend any of our Maple Sugaring programs – learn more at www.metroparks.com/maple...

Bird of the Week: Blue-winged Teal

...species gliding across the water in and around your Metroparks. Bring your binoculars, as these birds tend to be skittish and their natural behavior is best viewed from a distance. Watch the Blue-Winged Teal in action here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NAeC6FpEba0. Happy Birding!...

Bird of the Week: Ruddy Duck

...the lakes and marshes in your Metroparks and across Michigan starting in April for a chance to see the Ruddy Duck and his beautiful blue bill. Click this link to see and hear this bird’s interesting behavior: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D20xiKUn5R4. Happy Birding!...

Bird of the Week: Baltimore Oriole

...branches of elms, maples, and cottonwoods. They are frequent visitors to parks, orchards, and yards. Keep your eyes and ears out for this quick-moving bird the next time you visit your Metroparks! Listen to the Baltimore Oriole’s call here: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Baltimore_Oriole/sounds...

Bird of the Week: Chestnut-sided Warbler

...more migrating warbler species this spring in your Metroparks and across Michigan. Grab a pair of binoculars, a bird field guide, and your favorite hiking shoes – happy birding! Listen to and watch the Chestnut-sided Warbler in action here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSs__LAIBwg...

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

...They spend their winters in southern Florida or northern South America, flying about 1,200 miles each way. Like many other songbirds, indigo buntings migrate at night, using the stars to guide them. To learn more about Indigo Buntings, visit https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Indigo_Bunting/...

Bird of the Week: Yellow-Rumped Warbler

...winter diet depends more on fruits like bayberry and wax myrtle. They will also visit bird feeders. Make sure to visit your local Metroparks to catch a glimpse of these incredible birds! Listen to the Yellow-Rumped Warbler’s call here: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Yellow-rumped_Warbler/sounds...

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...

Education

...the Center for Educational Performance and Information that they are at least 50% economically disadvantaged. More information at https://www.mischooldata.org/econdis-counts-data-files/ To be reimbursed for transportation expenses through the scholarship, awarded teachers will need to be able to submit the following items,...

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: Northern Parula

...in Michigan, don’t worry! They’ll be back next May for a quick stopover to fuel up during their northern migration to the upper peninsula and Canada. To watch and listen to a Northern Parula in action, visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fn8uzlYnt50. Happy Birding!...

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...

Everyone in the pool!

...in the water for their entire lives.” But we think the proof is on the kids’ faces who participated, so we hope you’ll take a few minutes to watch this video and see and hear the impact for yourself: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zk-NTkf6Aqo...

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...
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