Early spring at the Center is an exciting time. New migrants arrive daily, small mammals make their spring debut, and we can even experience a rogue snow shower. All three of these conditions were met on the afternoon of April 6, while on a spring nature walk in the woods. Plan your spring nature walk!
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Chipmunk (Tamias stratus)
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Common Grackle (Quiscalus quiscula) shining in the sun near the bird feeders.
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Lake Michigan
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A pair of Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) at Turtle Pond.
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Two female Red-breasted Mergansers (Mergus serrator) in the snow on Mystery Lake.