Category: Birds, Fish and Animals
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Robins
Michigan in the Great Lakes Robins Did you know that the American Robin is the state bird of Michigan? Robins can be found in Michigan year-round, although most of them fly south for the winter and return in early spring. They eat earthworms, insects, fruits, and berries. The scientific name for the American Robin is…
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Egrets
Michigan in the Great Lakes Egrets Great Egret Did you know that the Great Egret is the symbol of the National Audubon Society? The Great Egret is a tall, white bird. It has black legs and feet and a long, yellowish-orange bill. It can be found wading in shallow water in ponds, lakes, rivers, and…
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Black Bears
Michigan in the Great Lakes Black Bears Did you know that Black Bears are the only bear species in Michigan? They are found in both the upper and lower peninsulas of Michigan and are usually black or very dark brown in color. The large majority of them inhabit the forests of the Upper Peninsula although…
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Snowy Owls
Michigan in the Great Lakes Snowy Owls Did you know that Snowy Owls are usually awake during the day and spend a lot of their time on the ground? They can be found in both the upper and lower peninsulas of Michigan, mostly during the winter months. They breed in the arctic in the summer.…
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White-tailed Deer
Michigan in the Great Lakes White-tailed Deer Did you know that the White-tailed Deer is Michigan’s state game mammal? White-tailed Deer have a tail with a white underside that shows when they lift it and run away. And they can run as fast as 30 mph. They eat plants and feed in the early morning…
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Swans, Ducks and Geese
Michigan in the Great Lakes Swans, Ducks and Geese Mute Swans Did you know that a female swan is called a Pen and a male swan is called a Cob? Young swans are called cygnets. The scientific name for the Mute Swan, shown in the photo above, is Cygnus olor. Mute Swans are white and…
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Ring-billed Gull
Michigan in the Great Lakes Ring-billed Gull Have you seen a gull with a black ring around its bill and wondered why it looked that way? The Ring-billed Gull, found on the beaches of Michigan’s upper and lower peninsulas, among other places, can be identified by the black ring on its bill that appears after…
Terri Greening 