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Great Lakes Waterfowl |
The upper Great Lakes states serve as a major habitat for a wide variety of waterfowl. This video shows the common (and some less known) ducks, egrets, herons and other various water-oriented species of the Great Lakes.
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Beautiful Birds of Prey |
Owls, eagles, and hawks are the focus of this video. Many fascinating features of these predators are shown including their sharp talons, powerful bills, and extra eyelids for protection in high-speed attacks on prey. Habitats and migration patterns are noted.
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Loons of the Lakes |
With the expertise of Loon Watch director Terry Dalton, all aspects of this North Country symbol are covered. Migration, mating behavior, nest building, care of the young, food sources, preening, and danger from predators are among the topics explained.
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Great Lakes Canadian Geese |
The intriguing life processes of the great Canadian Goose from newly hatched goslings to maturity are shown. Mate selection, family bonding, choices of nest sites, incubation, hazards from predators, molting, migration, flying speeds, and food sources are among the subjects covered.
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Michigan's Summer Birds |
Birds from major classes are shown to demonstrate the wide variety of feathered friends who inhabit our state in the warmer months. Raptors, diving ducks, perching birds, woodpeckers and others are seen. Nesting activities are shown in natural habitat.
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Michigan's Winter Birds |
Winter birds at feeders and birds in the wild are featured. The first birds shown are those that travel here from their northern range in the fall. How to encourage visitors at your feeder is explained as well as the different types of wild bird foods.
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Bald Eagles in Michigan |
All aspects of the eagle's interesting characteristics are covered. Footage from an actual field research project shows this amazing and beautiful bird in the nest, on the wing, vocalizing, and perching.
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