DUNE GRASS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

THE MILL POND AT SLEEPING BEAR

 I love visiting this scenic spot in the spring, where many birds visit during migration.  But on this sunny morning, I only saw geese, a trumpeter swan, and a noisy grackle.  Then, I spotted two sandhill cranes herky-jerking through the long grasses at the edge of the pond.  Oops!  Turns out there were three, and their loud bugling made it clear they weren’t happy to see me.

 

SOMETHING NEW EVERY DAY

SEEKING PIPING PLOVERS

 I headed to Tiesma and Peterson Beaches to photograph the returning Piping Plovers.  I followed back roads through the Crystal Highlands corridor that I hadn’t traveled before.  Trees were leafing out, and I saw some new barns hidden in the hills.  Arriving at the Lakeshore, I scoured the dunes for these beautiful little birds but didn’t find a single one.  Still, the beauty of these beaches and wetlands made the drive worthwhile.

 

 

CHASING A SUNRISE