The magical forest Sitting on my shoelace Meandering creek. Maggie, the photo model Eastern Tiger Swallowtail (Papilio glaucus) A hidden place II Magnification True, natural prairie, protected. Wilderniss... Flooded Bell River Yummy! The old oak. A unique pair to observe. Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) fills the air wi… Nature's way to store water. A daisy meadow... Wild Ginger Green Heron Downy Yellow Violet Large Trillium Storm clouds An unusual visitor in our garage Sulphur butterfly (Coliadinae) Ladies' Tresses (Spiranthes), a tiny orchid. I'm being watched. Bald Eagle Morning mist on Rush Lake. November Sun. Perfect perls. No snow in Michigan. Stony Creek winding through the nature center. A soft landing. Stony Creek Metropark My new tenants. Great White Egret Blanding's Turtle At the nature reserve. The moment of capture! Tiger Swallowtail A corner of the Prairie Female Hummingbird came to my patio Our resident Bald Eagle bringing food to the nest… This 'Tom' was resting Female hummingbird hunting for insects. Female hummingbird hunting for insects.