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Snowy Owls Draw Near!

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Snowy Owl flying on shoreline

Photo Credit: Jenifer Selwa

WILDER SIDE OF OAKLAND COUNTY

The sighting of a Snowy Owl is a memorable and magical moment of nature’s way. This stunning lead image, and the final in-flight image were both captured during the last week of November along the east shore of Lake Michigan by nature photographer Jenifer Selwa’s long lens. She graciously shared them with me, along with critical coexistence advice, as these powerful owls of the High Arctic tundra continue on their journey. 

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Winter Warmth Ends the Slumber of Skunks

Oakland County, MI Government 5 Comments

WILDER SIDE OF OAKLAND COUNTY

Love is in the air. Eastern striped skunks (Mephitis mephitis) are wandering in search of mates all across Michigan’s lower peninsula. During frigid months, skunks had hunkered down in their winter dens for periods of days, or sometimes weeks, and rarely ventured topside. All that is changing now as spring draws near and weather patterns become more unstable. Skunk sightings are on the uptick in Oakland County and without a doubt, their more-or-less dormant mid-winter slumber has ended. Continue reading →