Pelicans at Dune Harbor Today

Jenny Reck posted to Discord this photo of three American White Pelicans soaring around Dune Harbor County Park at 10:00 this morning.

Harbor Island Saturday Morning

I took a pleasant summer walk at Harbor Island this morning.  Of the 28 bird species, all were the usual suspects except an American Wigeon:

Other species included Wood Duck, Chimney Swift, Killdeer, Great Blue Heron ...

   ... Cliff Swallow, Song Sparrow ...

... and Yellow Warbler.  (A thistle isn't a bird, but it makes a pretty picture:)

Red-cockaded Woodpecker - HERE !

The first-ever recorded sighting of a Red-cockaded Woodpecker in Michigan was Friday evening near Hoffmaster State Park.  It could not be relocated Saturday or today but might still be in the area, so keep your eyes peeled and let us know if you see it.  This species is particularly drawn to Red Pine (2 needles, not 5-per-follicle) groves.  It could easily be confused with a Downy or Hairy Woodpecker.  Look for the white "cheek", speckles under the wing, and absence of a large red patch on the back of the head.   - Glen and Beth Miller