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May 17, 2021 07:31:54   #
John from gpwmi Loc: Michigan
 
Bird Island is part of the Edsel & Eleanor Ford Estate NE of Detroit on the shore of Lake Saint Clair. It was created in 1928 from the dredging of Ford Cove. Eleanor loved birds and so they had it planted with trees and plants to attract birds. It is a bird sanctuary and the local Audubon Society conducts walks during the spring and fall migratory seasons and on a typical year identify over 100 species. However, the island is heavily wooded and with my eyesight is not good at locating small birds and most are too far away to photograph, so there are no bird photos in this post.

There are a few unnamed flowers. If anyone can name some I would very much appreciate it. Of course, downloads are best and thanks for viewing. - John

1. Ford Cove. The main estate is on the right and Bird Island is on the left. Edsel Ford's boat house was near the point where the photo was taken.
1. Ford Cove.  The main estate is on the right and...
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2. The bridge to Bird Island
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3. Approaching the bridge and the island. The path is a loop around the perimeter of the island and forks ahead.
3. Approaching the bridge and the island.  The pat...
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6. Bird Island Sunbathers. I counted 23.
6. Bird Island Sunbathers.  I counted 23....
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9. Approaching the end of the island where the path turns to the north side for the return walk.
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May 17, 2021 07:35:18   #
jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana
 
Pretty scenery, John.

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May 17, 2021 10:45:34   #
PixelStan77 Loc: Vermont/Chicago
 
John from gpwmi wrote:
Bird Island is part of the Edsel & Eleanor Ford Estate NE of Detroit on the shore of Lake Saint Clair. It was created in 1928 from the dredging of Ford Cove. Eleanor loved birds and so they had it planted with trees and plants to attract birds. It is a bird sanctuary and the local Audubon Society conducts walks during the spring and fall migratory seasons and on a typical year identify over 100 species. However, the island is heavily wooded and with my eyesight is not good at locating small birds and most are too far away to photograph, so there are no bird photos in this post.

There are a few unnamed flowers. If anyone can name some I would very much appreciate it. Of course, downloads are best and thanks for viewing. - John
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John, Would love to take a walk with you and capture like you did and also have some awesome images.Stan

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May 17, 2021 10:56:10   #
Cwilson341 Loc: Central Florida
 
John, this is a truly outstanding series. Excellent compositions and beautiful scenery!

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May 17, 2021 11:00:26   #
NMGal Loc: NE NM
 
Beautiful!

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May 17, 2021 11:58:32   #
kpmac Loc: Ragley, La
 
No birds but an excellent set nonetheless, John. It looks to be a beautiful place.

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May 17, 2021 13:38:32   #
UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT
 
What a delightful Spring set, John. Well executed with a flair.

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May 17, 2021 15:13:44   #
joehel2 Loc: Cherry Hill, NJ
 
Beautiful set, John. Very nicely done.

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May 17, 2021 16:31:47   #
Sylvias Loc: North Yorkshire England
 
A beautiful series John, excellent compositions and variety.

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May 17, 2021 16:54:59   #
angler Loc: StHelens England
 
Excellent set John.

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May 17, 2021 18:07:46   #
flip1948 Loc: Hamden, CT
 
John from gpwmi wrote:
Bird Island is part of the Edsel & Eleanor Ford Estate NE of Detroit on the shore of Lake Saint Clair. It was created in 1928 from the dredging of Ford Cove. Eleanor loved birds and so they had it planted with trees and plants to attract birds. It is a bird sanctuary and the local Audubon Society conducts walks during the spring and fall migratory seasons and on a typical year identify over 100 species. However, the island is heavily wooded and with my eyesight is not good at locating small birds and most are too far away to photograph, so there are no bird photos in this post.

There are a few unnamed flowers. If anyone can name some I would very much appreciate it. Of course, downloads are best and thanks for viewing. - John
Bird Island is part of the Edsel & Eleanor For... (show quote)

I gave my PlantNet app a workout with these:

No. 2 it says judastree
No. 4 it says malvaceae
No. 5 it says garden violet
No. 7 it says spotted Geranium
No. 8 it says wild parsnip
No.10 it says calley pear

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May 17, 2021 18:48:03   #
John from gpwmi Loc: Michigan
 
jaymatt wrote:
Pretty scenery, John.


Thank you very much, John.

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May 17, 2021 18:50:20   #
John from gpwmi Loc: Michigan
 
PixelStan77 wrote:
John, Would love to take a walk with you and capture like you did and also have some awesome images.Stan


Thank you very much, Stan.

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May 17, 2021 18:52:08   #
John from gpwmi Loc: Michigan
 
Cwilson341 wrote:
John, this is a truly outstanding series. Excellent compositions and beautiful scenery!


Thank you very much, Carol. Worked a little on this and went back to reshoot a couple. Good learning experience.

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May 17, 2021 18:52:55   #
John from gpwmi Loc: Michigan
 
NMGal wrote:
Beautiful!


Thank you very much, NMGal.

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