Northern Michigan, with it's lakes, beaches, state parks, and forests is a nature lovers dream. Much of our land is unspoiled and available for public use. Opportunities abound for bird watching, hiking, fishing, hunting, camping and much more.
Try to leave the land as you found it. If you see litter, help us pick it up. Enjoy your time here in the great outdoors.
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We had quite a winter here in the Great North. Our low temperature here at our location was -20 F and we had over 120 inches of snow. The ice on the lake was 18 inches thick on Easter Sunday and ice fisherman were driving cars and trucks out to their fishing holes on the ice.
The ice finally broke up and left us on April 16, 2008. It was a long winter for sure but it was great for all of the winter sports.
Residents are now installing their docks back in the lake and boats are being launched. Our loons are back on the lake and have already been visiting the nesting platform. We have had many varieties of ducks on the water as they migrate through the area on their way to their summer nesting grounds.
We saw our first humming bird yesterday and are putting out a new feeder today to welcome them back. Dafodills have been flowering and the fruit trees are all in bloom. Spring is a wonderful season and summer can't be far behind. Don't forget to continue to feed the birds and you will be rewarded with their continued visitations.
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January has arrived and we begin the New Year. Temperatures have dipped to a low so far of -5 degrees and we have a great snow cover on the ground. Our bird friends and squirrels need us this time of year. Black oil sunflower seeds are a favorite among the birds in Northern Michigan. You can keep the squirrels happy with some cracked corn. Feeding them the corn seems to help keep them off the bird feeders and it's much cheaper than the sunflower seeds. If possible, keep your birds well watered with a heated bird bath. You will be doing them a great service plus it will draw in more birds for your viewing pleasure. We have been enjoying a wide variety of birds and have spotted several Cardinals which we normally don't have around here. Suet cakes are also a great addition to your feeders and bring in tons of woodpeckers including Piliated. After dark, check out your feeders and you might see a rabbit or two enjoying the spilled seed on the ground around them.
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The year has almost drawn to a close and the winter started out with a blast of Artic Air. Our low for this season has been Minus 5 degrees and our lake has about 5" of ice on it. I was out ice fishing today and others have been out there for several weeks. A few brave souls have been across on snow machines. Shanties have popped up in various locations. USE EXTREME CAUTION on the ice. Bigger lakes are still unsafe. Ski conditions at the various hills have been excellent with great bases. Cross country ski activity has been good. Come on up north and join the winter fun. Dress warm, watch out for frost bite, be safe, and enjoy. Happy and Safe Holidays to All!
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Winter Has Arrived - November 2007 |
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Well, Winter has arrived to Northern Michigan. We had a beautiful fall though a bit lacking in rain. Our first snow was November 8, 2007 but only amounted to about 1 1/2". Our low for the season has been 7 degrees according to Mr. Farenheight. This occured on November 20th. We now officially have a skim of ice on the lake but just in the bays, not on the open water.
The birds are hungry and we are keeping all of the feeders well stocked. They love the black oil sunflower seeds and suet cakes. We have been blessed with a few piliated woodpeckers at the feeders as well as four swans out on the lake. Tons of ducks have been landing on the lake as they head for warmer climates. Duck hunters have been having some success locally as well as many of the deer hunters. Some nice racks have been spotted in the back of a few pick up trucks. Stay safe and be safe.
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Summer is officially over. Many folks have already flown the coup and are heading for warmer climates. If they haven't left already they will soon. This is a great time of the year. It gets real quiet around the lakes and the trees are beautiful right now The leaves are falling like crazy and the raking season has begun. Our baby loon is no longer a baby and has been left by his parents to fend for himself. I spotted him the other day fishing out in front of our cottage. The squirrels and chipmunks are busy gathering acorns and seeds for their winter stash of food.
The humming birds are long gone for another season and we look forward to their return in the Spring. Our other birds are eating us out of house and home at the multiple feeders. They really are enjoying the sunflower seeds and suet cakes. If you have feeders, don't forget our feather friends as the weather gets colder. So far our low here this Fall is 27 degrees.
Our two swans are back and we have been enjoying the migrating ducks that stop buy for a visit as they pass through on their way South. It's a busy time but we are enjoying the changing season. We hope you all were able to visit Northern Michigan this Summer and will come back again next year.
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